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The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) is pleased to announce we are searching for a permanent part-time Administrative Assistant for the Dease Lake Volunteer Fire Department. This position is based in Dease Lake, B.C., and offers a competitive hourly rate of $29.60/hr.

Dease Lake is a small community located approximately 600 km north of Terrace on Highway 37, on the traditional territory of the Tahltan Nation.

Purpose Statement

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative, records management and reporting support to the fire department, working with fire department officers and Regional District staff to maintain accurate, complete and timely records. This is a part-time position and the estimated time is 1–5 hours per week, depending on fire department call volume and participation in training.

Direct Reports

None.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

- Support fire department officers in ensuring that all fire department records are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Records include, but not limited to: member roster, training reports, certification and competency tracking, incident reporting, call statistics, etc.
- Receive, process and file variety of documents and reports in electronic forms;
- Data entry in the designated records management system(s);
- Collaborate with RDKS staff in the management of the fire department's social media presence;
- Support membership application process; and,
- Carry out any additional tasks and functions as assigned by the Fire Chief, Director of Protective Services or CAO.

Working with others:

The Administrative Assistant provides administrative and reporting assistance to the fire department and works with RDKS staff.

Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers,



Regional District staff and the public.
- Ability to establish task priorities so that deadlines are met, and customer service objectives are attained.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply recent computer applications, and to operate a variety of office equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective problem-solving skills and ability to make independent decisions.
- Sound knowledge of modern clerical and record keeping procedures.

Specific Training and Experience:
- High School graduation.
- Office or Business Administration certification is an asset
- Minimum of one-year related experience in a work or volunteer setting
- Proficiency in using Windows, Microsoft and Apple products.
- Experience in using web-based applications, including record management systems, is an asset.
- The work of the Administrative Clerk is mostly performed in an office-like setting at the Dease Lake Fire Hall.
- Some tasks may be able to be done from home, depending on available technologies and internet access.
- The Administrative Assistant will be encouraged to attend fire practices and training, from time to time, to help build awareness of fire department reporting requirements and processes.

Physical, Mental and Visual Demands

Comfortable, few exceptional demands – 75%

Intense visual/listening concentration – 25%

Required Licenses/Certifications

High School Graduation

Office or Business Administration certificate is an asset

Submission

Please submit your cover letter, resume and references by mail or email to the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2026. We appreciate your interest when applying and advise that only candidates under active consideration will be contacted.

Director of Administration/Human Resources Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

Suite 300 – 4545 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, B.C. V8G 4E1

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