The City of Kamloops presents an exciting opportunity to be part of our Management team as a FireSmart Liaison. This role involves promoting and implementing the FireSmart program within the community through a holistic approach that focuses on the social, cultural, and healthy living needs of our citizens. Working closely with residents, local governments, and various stakeholders, you will enhance community resilience through education, planning, and mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will have a background in fire management, community engagement, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Joining the City of Kamloops means making a positive impact on the community. Your contribution helps create and sustain the lifestyle Kamloops offers, giving you a sense of pride.

This is an Exempt Management position with a salary of $83,547.75 per year. Benefits include a comprehensive health, vision, and dental package, generous vacation, and an Earned Days Off program. Additionally, there are employee well-being programs focusing on mental and physical health, such as onsite gyms and the Wellness Works program.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of post-secondary education in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in wildfire mitigation, planning, response, or recovery.
• Minimum one year of experience in program delivery or management.
• Knowledge of and experience with Community Wildfire Protection Plans, Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans, and FireSmart principles.
• Experience in working with maps and related materials used by EMCR, BCWS, etc.
• Understanding of local government bylaws and community charter.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's license or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Level 1 certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to gain Local FireSmart Representative Certification.
• Ability to exercise courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and cultural sensitivity.

For certain positions, a police information check is required before a formal offer of employment is made. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

Hours & Days of Work:
Monday – Friday
Summer: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Winter: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours per Week: 37.5

Note: If you require assistance or have specific needs during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department for support.

External job postings are open to all. We are an equal opportunity employer and appreciate all applicants' interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Applications are accepted online.