FireSmart Technician

ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN)

The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) or the Texelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane in nearby Williams Lake BC and across the globe.

We are Culturally Centered Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package RSP matching up to 8% 3 weeks vacation upon completion of probationary period and many other benefits.

Deadline for Applications:August 15th 2025.

POSITION

The FireSmart program is a national program designed to reduce interface fire risk to BC the FireSmart program is administered by the Wildfire Management Branch of the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Under the guidance of the Emergency Program & Fire Prevention Coordinator the FireSmart Technician is responsible for the facilitation of FireSmart-related activities within Williams Lake First Nation. The FireSmart Technician will promote FireSmart principles which include conducting hazard assessments of homes and properties and performing FireSmart treatments for certain buildings along with offering advice on ways to reduce fire risks and considering FireSmart standards when developing properties to reduce flammability. The position ensures that FireSmart activities are supported developed and implemented following Provincial guidelines and the direction and policy provided by the Williams Lake First Nation.

Employment Type

Full time part time 35 hours per week.

Probation Period

3 months from the date of hire.

Education Required

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent (required).

Experience Required

• Post-secondary education or technical training in emergency management forestry or natural resource management is an asset.
• Wildfire Response training (S100 S185 etc).

Overtime Status

Non- Exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Act as the single point of contact for the Williams Lake First Nation FireSmart program.
2. Liaises with other levels of government such as BC Wildfire to identify opportunities to complete FireSmart projects.
3. Coordinates fuel treatment assessments and performs fuel treatment works.
4. Supports the coordination of public forums education and demonstrations including:
   1. Organizing planning and participating in events to accomplish the goal of educating the public about the FireSmart principles.
   2. Attending trade shows wildfire preparedness days community events etc. to engage with the public and distribute information regarding the FireSmart principles.
5. Provides FireSmart recommendations to homeowners to reduce the wildfire hazards on their properties by conducting site visits.
6. Assists with internal external and public communications related to FireSmart activities.
7. All persons employed by the Williams Lake First Nation will be required to assist the organization in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties.
8. Supports the mission vision and values of Williams Lake First Nation.
9. Contributes to the WLFNs ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned.

The duties listed are provided as examples of area of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of the position. All staff are expected to be team-oriented and maintain confidentiality of all information gained while working with the organization.

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We thank all those individuals who applied. Given the large number of applicants we receive for our job postings only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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