Contract Opportunity – FireSmart Coordinator and Emergency Planning Assistant

Title: FireSmart Coordinator and Emergency Planning Assistant

Independent Contractor Opportunity: Two-Year Term

Closes: August 31, 2026

Position Summary
The Central Coast Regional District is seeking a community-minded contractor to coordinate and deliver its FireSmart program across the region. This flexible, part-time opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys working with people, organizing projects, spending time in communities, and helping residents take practical steps to reduce wildfire risk. The successful contractor will work collaboratively with residents, First Nation governments, fire departments, improvement districts, community organizations, contractors, and partner agencies to strengthen wildfire preparedness and community resilience throughout the Central Coast Regional District.

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the opportunity and an example of a community, wildfire-preparedness or project-coordination initiative you helped deliver;
  • A résumé or business profile summarizing relevant experience;
  • Your proposed hourly or daily professional service rate;
  • A list of relevant qualifications and training; and
  • Contact information for two professional references.

References will normally be contacted only after the applicant has been advised and has provided authorization.

Applications should be submitted to:

Jessie MacDonald
Emergency Program Coordinator
Email: epc@ccrd.ca

For the full job description and and further information, please refer to the document below.

2026 FireSmart Coordinator Posting

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The Central Coast Regional District is committed to continual engagement and meaningful efforts in the ongoing and often complex
process of Reconciliation. The CCRD shares overlapping jurisdiction with and within the traditional and unceded territories of the
Heiltsuk Nation, Nuxalk Nation, and Wuikinuxv Nation, as well as the Kitasoo/Xai’Xais Nation and Ulkatcho Nation.