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FireSmart Coordinator


(TEMPORARY, FULL-TIME – 24 months)

The North Okanagan is an exceptional place to live, work and explore. With its diverse landscapes and extraordinary recreational opportunities, our residents enjoy a comfortable balance of work-life activities. With a regional population of 98,000, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) offers a wide range of services directly to residents and through partnerships with its six member municipalities.

We have an opening for the full-time position of FireSmart Coordinator. This position is grant funded for approximately two years. The successful candidate will have completed FireSmart 101, Wildfire Risk Reduction course, hold a diploma in a related field, and possess a valid BC driver’s license. Additionally, the candidate will have three years of experience working with wildfire mitigation, planning, suppression or recovery.

You have expert knowledge of fire prevention, FireSmart and emergency preparedness programs, as well as the ability to effectively deliver educational and outreach materials to a variety of audiences. You have a demonstrated ability to work as an effective advisor, mediator and facilitator and will be the main point of contact for the FireSmart program.

Reporting to Manager, Emergency Planning, the FireSmart Coordinator is responsible for the development, facilitation, coordination and implementation of FireSmart related activities. The position ensures that FireSmart activities are supported, developed and implemented in accordance with Provincial guidelines and RDNO policy.

Come be part of a great team who takes pride in their work to enhance the very reasons the North Okanagan is such a great place to live, work and play. This is a temporary, full- time position (35 hours/week) with a wage range of $38.15 to $43.82 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications, as well as an extensive benefits package and generous compressed work schedule.

To view the detailed job description and apply for this position, please visit our website at rdno.ca/careers and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information in PDF format quoting Competition No. 24-24.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2024.

We thank all interested applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

No telephone or email enquiries please.

Job Description


Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
 
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