FCO R - Fire Services Advisor

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Prince George, BC

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

$48.26 - $55.04 hourly, plus $39.92 bi-weekly isolation allowance

11/3/2026

If and As When Needed

9/30/2027

BC Public Service ->
Public Safety & Sol General

Office of the Fire Commissioner

Hybrid

The Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) is an established team of just under 20 staff members, including fire training specialists, and program-focused professionals. This team collaborates closely with external partners such as local government, fire departments and fire-related associations to support fire safety across British Columbia. The team's work is vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of communities, and through collaboration, they are committed to making a positive impact throughout BC.

As a Fire Services Advisor, you will provide expert advice, guidance and support to local governments, fire departments, emergency response agencies and communities across British Columbia to promote fire safety and effective emergency response. You will help address fire hazards, support fire investigations, interpret legislation and safety standards, and coordinate responses to emergencies, working collaboratively with diverse partners to protect public safety and support safer, more inclusive communities.

This role requires independent work, frequent travel to rural and remote areas, and flexibility to respond to emergencies outside regular business hours.

• A minimum of 10 years of combined experience in the following:
  • Experience with fire prevention/inspection/investigation.
  • Experience with fire suppression operations.
  • Experience with fire department staff training.
  • Experience with Emergency management planning and/or response, or business continuity.
• Experience facilitating and leading communication, consultation, and action among local government, provincial government, and external partners.
• Experience with Microsoft suite of applications (Outlook Calendar, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Visio, MS Teams).
• Possess a valid unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• An equivalent combination of education, skills, training, and/or experience may be considered.

• Completion or certification in the following:
  • NFPA 1021:
    Fire Officer 1
  • NFPA 1041:
    Fire Services Instructor 1
  • NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator
  • International Association of Arson Investigators – Fire Investigation Technician (FIT)
  • National Association of Fire Investigators – Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
  • Canadian Association of Fire Investigators - Canadian Certified Fire Investigator Level C (CCFI-C)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in fire cause and origin investigations.
• A minimum of 5 years of in a compliance and enforcement environment conducting fire inspections.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working with the British Columbia Structure Firefighter Minimum Training Standards.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience within a senior Command Staff Team (i.e., Fire Chief; Deputy Fire Chief; Assistant Fire Chief; Fire Services Coordination / Protection Managers) within a recognized fire service provider (or similar rank in a similar organization, for example, the BC Wildfire Service).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as wildland firefighter.
• Experience creating, interpreting, and/or applying provincial or federal legislation on a local level.
• Experience at the ranks of Lieutenant and/or Captain in the fire service.
• Experience in a Training Officer role within a fire department.
• Experience instructing as…