fire suppression officer - forestry
About the role
FireSmart CoordinatorThe Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) is one of 27 regional districts in BC. We are a local government that provides governance and delivers a wide range of services to people living in seven electoral areas and four member municipalities that include, the City of Prince George, the District of Mackenzie, and the Villages of McBride and Valemount. Our administrative office is in Prince George, in North Central, BC on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.Hiring one (1) FireSmart Coordinator. The FireSmart Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the Regional District's FireSmart Program and implementation of Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans. Work is carried out under the general supervision of the Manager of Emergency Preparedness.The FireSmart Coordinator has considerable contact with external agencies and the public. Evening and weekend work and travel to rural and remote areas may be required.Preferred QualificationsCompletion of a two (2) year post-secondary diploma in forestry or natural resources.One (1) year of relevant job experience.Local FireSmart Representative or Wildfire Mitigation Specialist certificationValid BC driver's license.To find out more about the requirements of this exciting career opportunity visit the Careers page of our website - www.rdffg.bc.caPlease forward your cover letter and resume in confidence through the online posting. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Friday May 29, 2026. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.