FireSmart Project Coordinator

Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Port Alberni is looking for a FireSmart Project Coordinator to lead initiatives and coordinate programs aimed at community preparedness. The role requires strong leadership, public speaking, and collaborative skills. This full-time position offers a wage of $50.31 per hour with benefits, based on a 35-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to implement FireSmart initiatives.
• Experience in community outreach and engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with local governments and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of FireSmart initiatives across the region.
• Coordinate FireSmart program activities.
• Support community preparedness through education and outreach.

Skills

Community engagement

Public speaking

Collaboration

Event coordination

Job description

Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) FireSmart Project Coordinator

Full Time – 2 Year Grant Funded position

The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District is seeking a FireSmart Project Coordinator to take a leadership role in implementing FireSmart initiatives and coordinating the FireSmart program across the region. The FireSmart Project Coordinator supports community preparedness through education, outreach, presentations, and events while working collaboratively with all employees of the ACRD, other local governments, provincial agencies, First Nations, and Fire Departments. This position will be occasionally required to work outside of regular work hours including evenings and weekends.

A copy of the job description and qualifications for this position can be viewed on the Regional District’s website at www.acrd.bc.ca/jobs. The successful candidate will be required to be a member of CUPE Local 118 (Alberni-Clayoquot Unit). The rate of pay will be $50.31 (2025 rates) per hour plus benefits based on a 35‑hour workweek.

Qualified applicants are invited to forward their application by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 to Cynthia Dick, General Manager of Administrative Services, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, E-mail: [e-mail].

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) as ONE pdf document only.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted.