Fire & Emergency Services Officer — Community FireSmart Lead

Tobacco Plains; Grasmere; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ya q̓ it ʔ a·knuqⱡi’it First Nation (Tobacco Plains Band) in Grasmere, BC, is seeking a Fire & Emergency Services Officer to support safety and resilience through emergency response, fire prevention, and FireSmart initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, you will respond to fires and medical emergencies, coordinate FireSmart activities, and work with community members and partner agencies to strengthen preparedness.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) license in good standing in British Columbia.
• Completion of FireSmart 101, Wildfire Risk Reduction training, and Local FireSmart Representative (LFR) qualification, or willingness to obtain upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other incidents within Ya q̓ it ʔ a·knuqⱡi’it First Nation and surrounding areas.
• Perform firefighting, rescue, emergency medical response, and fire suppression within training/certification scope.
• Safely operate, inspect, and maintain firefighting apparatus, emergency vehicles, PPE, tools, and equipment.
• Collaborate with other emergency responders, fire departments, and community partners during incidents.
• Participate in regular training, drills, and professional development to maintain readiness.
• Support community emergency preparedness planning, exercises, and readiness initiatives.

Skills

Emergency response

Fire prevention

FireSmart

Public education

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) license

FireSmart 101

Local FireSmart Representative (LFR) qualification

Job description

Ya q̓ it ʔ a·knuqⱡi’it First Nation (Tobacco Plains Band) in Grasmere, BC, is seeking a Fire & Emergency Services Officer to support safety and resilience through emergency response, fire prevention, and FireSmart initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, you will respond to fires and medical emergencies, coordinate FireSmart activities, and work with community members and partner agencies to strengthen preparedness.