Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

2 weeks ago


Trail, Canada Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Full time

Reporting to the Emergency Program Coordinator, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (WMS) will be responsible for facilitating the FireSmart Home Partners Program within their area of designation. Wildfire Mitigations Specialists ensure that homeowners can access detailed FireSmart home assessments which enable residents to reduce their risk of wildfire. Specialists will also attend community events, such as farmers markets and fairs, to provide education and enrolment opportunities in their communities.

Please review the Job Description to learn more about the duties and requirements of this role.

This is a seasonal position, likely working from June - October.

Successful applicants who do not already possess the required FireSmart training and certifications will be required to complete mandatory training, dates to be confirmed.

**Applications**

**Position Information**

Status: Seasonal, Full-Time

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, flexible schedule to suit demand

Compensation: $32.80/hour plus mileage for required travel