FireSmart Coordinator
Competition # 26-103
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Department: Fire Services
Salary: $36.84 - $43.36 Hourly
Closing: June 21, 2026
We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This is public education, promotional and community relations work will involve facilitating, coordinating, planning andorganizing FireSmart related activities to promote fire safety awareness within the City of Maple Ridge. The FireSmart coordinator will provide recommendations to homeowners; conduct research and site visits with a Firefighter and community outreach and facilitate FireSmart 101 sessions throughout the City; and prepare related correspondence and reports. The FireSmart Coordinator will attend tradeshows, wildfire preparedness days and community public events; promote fire and life safety in the community and participate in the development of tabletop exercises. The work will be performed under general supervision and require public contact and the exercise of tact, discretion and sound judgement.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Forestry or related field and some related FireSmart and/or wildfire management behaviour experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Sound knowledge of fire prevention, FireSmart and emergency preparedness.
- Sound knowledge of fire and public safety education and emergency management. Sound knowledge of the City's geographic areas.
- Sound knowledge of other applicable municipal bylaws and regulations. Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate with internal departments, strata's, property management companies, elected officials, community representatives and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively deliver and present educational and outreach materials to a variety of audiences. Ability to write correspondence, research and prepare reports and public education materials.
- Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with the public and to exercise sound judgement and discretion.
- Ability to establish, develop and maintain effective working relations with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- Ability to work and travel in rural and remote areas.
- Skill in the use of office equipment and software required for work, including presentation development tools, education programs and social media applications
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a one (1) year Temporary Full Time position.
EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting recruitment@mapleridge.ca.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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