FireSmart Coordinator

Town of Creston; Creston; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipality in Canada is seeking a FireSmart Coordinator for a two-year contract to advance wildfire preparedness and Emergency Management. Responsibilities include leading fuel mitigation efforts, coordinating community resilience activities, and enhancing public education. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The salary range is CAD 63,700 to 69,160 annually, with benefits and a planned start date of January 2026.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required including public speaking.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and implement action plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement the Community Resilience Investment Program (FireSmart).
• Lead fuel mitigation efforts and enhance public education.
• Research, write reports, and carry out statutory responsibilities related to FireSmart and Emergency Management.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong written communication

Strong oral communication

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Job description

Town of Creston

FireSmart Coordinator

TWO-YEAR CONTRACT POSITION
PROTECTIVE SERVICES

The Town of Creston is currently accepting applications for a FireSmart Coordinator. Reporting to the Emergency Management & Climate Readiness (EMCR) Coordinator or designate, the FireSmart Coordinator is essential to advancing the Town of Creston’s wildfire preparedness and Emergency Management. The FireSmart Coordinator will help oversee and implement the Community Resilience Investment Program (FireSmart), lead fuel mitigation efforts, enhance public education, and coordinate community resilience activities. This individual will work with the EMCR Coordinator in researching, report writing and carrying out statutory responsibilities related to FireSmart, fuel mitigation and Emergency Management.

The incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as have strong written and oral communication skills including public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to plan, organize, develop and implement action plans.

This is a two-year contract position, with the possibility of extension. The annual salary range for this position is $63,700 to $69,160 plus benefits; salary will be commensurate with experience. The planned start date is January 2026. A full job description is available on our website www.creston.ca.

Please submit applications by Monday, December 8, 2025, via https://www.creston.ca/careersjob-opportunities.

Marsha Neufeld - Executive Assistant / Human Resources Coordinator [e-mail]

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.