This is an internal job posting for the Fire Department.
POSITION TITLE: Acting Fire Lieutenant
ABOUT SMITHERS FIRE RESCUE
The Fire Department was established by the Town of Smithers in 1914. Smithers Fire Rescue provides a wide range of services including fire suppression, medical emergencies, motor vehicle incidents, as well as specialized and technical rescues within the Town of Smithers and surrounding fire protection area.
Members of the Smithers Volunteer Firefighters Association are also actively involved in fire prevention education, community events and fundraising initiatives.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to Lieutenants, Captains, Chief Officers or the Incident Commander as required, the Acting Lieutenant exercises independent judgement and action in accordance with written orders, regulations and direction from superior officers. The Acting Lieutenant provides leadership and supervision to Probationary Fire Fighters and Fire Fighters, supports tactical and training operations, promotes safe work practices, assists with fire department operations, and acts as a Lieutenant when required.
Key responsibilities include assigning and supervising operational and non-emergency tasks; ensuring personnel accountability and safety at incidents and during training; directing or assisting with company-level training; supporting the maintenance and readiness of apparatus, equipment and the fire hall; maintaining required records and reports; and functioning as Incident Safety Officer or Incident Commander when assigned and qualified to do so.
This position offers an honorarium
Essential Qualifications Include:
- Apparatus Driver/Operator
- First Responder
- EMA Licence
- ICS 100 2
- Auto Extrication
- WSPP-WFF-1
- WSPP-115
- Roadside Rescue
- Gas Safety for Fire Fighters
- Electrical Safety for Fire Fighters
- Air Brake Certification
- All required minimum standards qualifications for interior Fire Fighter
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II (1001 FF2)
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Instructor 1
- Engine Boss
- Class 3 driver’s licence
- NFPA 1002 Driver/Operator, Tender Operator and Aerial Operations
- Incident Safety Officer
- ICS 200
For further information, including a complete listing of all required qualifications, please refer to the Acting Lieutenant's Operational Guideline document.
Candidates may be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities.
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be established from this internal competition to fill future vacancies in the same classification requiring the same qualifications. Qualified candidates will be placed on the eligibility list in rank order based on total competition points. In accordance with the Smithers Fire Rescue Eligibility List Policy, the list may remain in effect for a period of six (6) to eighteen (18) months and will be used to fill applicable vacancies until it expires or is exhausted.
Candidates placed on the eligibility list will be advised of their placement. If a vacancy arises, offers will be made in rank order. A candidate who declines an offer will remain at their current rank on the list for future vacancies unless they request removal or no longer meet the position requirements.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume with three professional references, no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to:
Human Resources
Confidential: Competition #F26-02
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
careers@smithers.ca
Smithers Fire Rescue and the Town of Smithers thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Smithers Fire Rescue and the Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, 3 disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.