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#F26-03 - Emergency Support Services Captain
@ Town of Smithers
British Columbia
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Overview
The Town of Smithers is hiring an Emergency Support Services Captain for Bulkley Emergency Support Services, a volunteer organization providing emergency care in the Smithers area. The Captain supervises ESS operations, volunteers and response activities, leads deployments, and maintains operational readiness. The posting states an honorarium is offered and candidates may face a comprehensive skills evaluation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead emergency responses and deployments as assigned
- Supervise ESS operations in reception centres
- Manage volunteer availability and coordinate resources
- Oversee return and storage of ESS equipment
- Assist with training of ESS Responders
Requirements summary:
- Experience as an ESS Responder
- Working knowledge of ESS policies and procedures
- Strong leadership, communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies
- Ability to supervise volunteers during response
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Town of Smithers
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Job description
This is an internal job posting.
POSITION TITLE: Emergency Support Services Captain
About Bulkley Emergency Support Services
Bulkley Emergency Support Services (BESS) is a community volunteer organization that provides services to residents who have been affected by an emergency or disaster in the Witset First Nation, Town of Smithers, Village of Telkwa, District of Houston, Village of Granisle, and the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako.
BESS provides care for those affected by a wide range of emergencies and disasters, from single-family home fires to larger scale disasters, such as wildfire and flooding events.
BESS provides emergency support for up to 72 hours after an event, including lodging, food, clothing, and essential items. Larger-scale events may require Group Lodging and Reception Centers in order to provide more extensive, longer-term services such as childcare, family reunification, transportation, communication, health care and many more services through stakeholders and partners. BESS also has a mobile contingency where volunteers can deploy to other areas to support other teams though our Mobile Response Unit/ Command Unit and Mobile Reception Centre.
About This Opportunity
Reporting through the ESS chain of command, the Captain exercises considerable independence, judgment, and leadership while supervising ESS operations, volunteers, and response activities.
The Captain is responsible for supporting emergency deployments, maintaining operational readiness, and ensuring responders are carrying out their duties safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Qualifications
Candidates may be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities.
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., Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to:
Human Resources ([email protected]), quoting ‘Competition #F26-03'.
POSITION TITLE: Emergency Support Services Captain
About Bulkley Emergency Support Services
Bulkley Emergency Support Services (BESS) is a community volunteer organization that provides services to residents who have been affected by an emergency or disaster in the Witset First Nation, Town of Smithers, Village of Telkwa, District of Houston, Village of Granisle, and the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako.
BESS provides care for those affected by a wide range of emergencies and disasters, from single-family home fires to larger scale disasters, such as wildfire and flooding events.
BESS provides emergency support for up to 72 hours after an event, including lodging, food, clothing, and essential items. Larger-scale events may require Group Lodging and Reception Centers in order to provide more extensive, longer-term services such as childcare, family reunification, transportation, communication, health care and many more services through stakeholders and partners. BESS also has a mobile contingency where volunteers can deploy to other areas to support other teams though our Mobile Response Unit/ Command Unit and Mobile Reception Centre.
About This Opportunity
Reporting through the ESS chain of command, the Captain exercises considerable independence, judgment, and leadership while supervising ESS operations, volunteers, and response activities.
The Captain is responsible for supporting emergency deployments, maintaining operational readiness, and ensuring responders are carrying out their duties safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining discipline, professionalism, and conduct within the assigned team, ensuring the ESS chain of command is followed.
- Understanding apparatus operations, equipment, and tactical objectives when deploying ESS Responders on Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 events.
- Leading emergency responses and deployments as assigned.
- Supervising ESS operations within reception centres and other ESS facilities.
- Managing volunteer availability and coordinating responder resources.
- Assisting responders with the proper maintenance, cleaning, and care of ESS equipment and apparatus.
- Supervising tactical operations and ensuring operational objectives are achieved.
- Overseeing the return and storage of all ESS equipment and apparatus following deployments.
- Assisting with the training and development of ESS Responders.
- Compiling and maintaining required records, reports, and documentation.
Essential Qualifications
- Experience as an ESS Responder.
- Working knowledge of ESS policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency situations.
- Ability to supervise and coordinate volunteers during emergency response operations.
- Commitment to maintaining a professional and respectful work environment
Candidates may be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities.
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., Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to:
Human Resources ([email protected]), quoting ‘Competition #F26-03'.
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