fire prevention officer
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Wildfire Risk Reduction FireSmart Coordinator
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September 19, 2024
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City of Williams Lake
Job details
City of Williams LakeWildfire Risk Reduction / FireSmart CoordinatorFull TimeCompetition 24-33 Williams Lake offers a unique combination of breathtaking natural scenery and urban living.A regional centre with all major amenities and an affordable range of residential opportunities from modern subdivisions and townhouses to large rural properties, Williams Lake is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Williams Lake has year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, the Cariboo offers snowmobiling opportunities and excellent cross-country ski trails, as well as snowshoeing and ice fishing. We are also a short drive to excellent downhill ski hills. Williams Lake truly is the Shangri-La of mountain biking, boasting the largest bike park in British Columbia?s interior. The lake city is a great base for hiking, camping, four-wheeling, waterskiing, swimming, and sport fishing as well. Explore our many trails and take advantage of our beautiful parks, including the Nature Center, trails and walking bridge at Scout Island. Our indoor recreation facilities are top-notch, and recent upgrades to the Cariboo Memorial Recreational Complex include a water slide and training lanes, as well as a lazy river and beautiful fitness centre, in addition to two ice rinks. Williams Lake?s downtown core offers a wide variety of shopping, dining and service opportunities. We have vibrant arts community, music scene and theatre company, and are proud to host a variety of arts and culture activities throughout the year. From the world-famous Williams Lake Stampede to weekly summer concerts and farmers markets to an impressive variety of recreation opportunities, Williams Lake offers excitement, relaxation, and a strong sense of community and belonging. We hope you will join us! POSITION DETAILS: TITLE: Wildfire Risk Reduction / FireSmart CoordinatorOPERATIONS: Protective Services DepartmentHOURS OF WORK:37.5 hours per week, shift work and weekends as required.POSITION: Exempt, 2-year term.HOURLY RATE: $37.86 per hour plus 4% in lieu. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Reporting to the Director of Protective Services, the Wildfire Risk Reduction/FireSmart Coordinator (WRRFSC) works broadly in the coordination of projects and initiatives which encompass land and natural resource management, wildfire prevention and mitigation, and emergency management. They also may work on projects with natural resource management drivers that touch on community development, natural resources research, policy analyses, and development. This position bridges natural resource management and wildfire prevention/mitigation disciplines to advance Municipal priorities and the operational delivery of outcomes engaging directly with Indigenous communities, residents and stakeholders. The Wildfire Risk Reduction /FireSmart Coordinator will support multiple special projects by leading technical analysis and options development, process facilitation, and stakeholder engagement. With changing and emerging local government priorities, this position is an integral part of the emerging, leading edge, and strategically important initiatives of the organization.The position requires the demonstration of significant initiative, capacity, and operating efficiency in establishing and meeting operational objectives and standards, monitoring and identifying needs for new projects, and modifications to existing ones, research and development to support such projects and project management. In a management and salaried position, the WRRFSC is expected to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week and overtime may be required. SUPERVISION:The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Director of Protective Services, and or designate. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:As this position is entirely funded through the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program, the Wildfire Risk Reduction/FireSmart Coordinator is the designated FireSmart Coordi
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LocationWilliams Lake, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$37.86HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CivicJobs.ca
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Advertised until
2024-10-11
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