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Community Disaster Awareness Assistant

Campbell River, BC
CA$38 - CA$44/hourly
Mid Level
Temporary
Full-Time

Top Benefits

16% extra pay in lieu of benefits and vacation

About the role

Community Disaster Awareness Assistant

Term Position

POSTING NO: 2026-21
POSTING DATE: May 8, 2026
POSTING EXPIRY D****ATE: May 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Strathcona Regional District is recruiting for a Community Disaster Awareness Assistant for a term position ending September 31, 2027. The Community Disaster Awareness Assistant develops and presents public education materials that teach people how to better prepare themselves for hazards that may affect their communities. The goal is to reduce risks to a community from natural hazards and climate-related risks through modifications in human actions by increasing awareness and education. This position collaborates with other local governments, emergency response agencies, First Nations, and the public across the region on public education initiatives.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (or equivalent combination)

  • A 2 two-year diploma in emergency management, education, public health or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

  • Direct experience working with emergency response agencies or delivering public education programs.

  • Public speaking.

  • Presentation development.

  • Graphic design.

  • Familiarity with the Adventure Smart and Master of Disaster programs is an asset.

REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

  • Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license.

  • Information Officer course completion recommended.

The position is 35 hours per week with an hourly pay rate of $38.21 to $43.85 plus an additional 16% in lieu of benefits and vacation.

HOW TO APPLY
Please forward your cover letter and resume to hr@srd.ca, quoting “Posting 2026-21 Community Disaster Awareness Assistant in the subject line of your application, or upload your application directly at srd.ca/careers. The SRD thanks all candidates for their interest and advises that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sectors check.

990 Cedar Street,
Campbell River, BC V9W 7Z8
Tel: 250-830-6700 - Fax: 250-830-6710
Toll-free: 1-877-830-2990

www.srd.ca

Job description

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience : Experience an asset

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