BC Wildfire careers

BC Wildfire Service employees are passionate about reducing the negative impacts of wildfire on public safety, property and the economy.

Approximately 1,300 wildfire fighters work in the BC Wildfire Service each year on four crew types. Fire crews are located across the province including in rural communities. There are around 200 openings for B.C. government fire jobs each season. Learn about different work locations by visiting the BC Wildfire Service Provincial Map.

To learn more about how B.C. fire crew members create a positive impact visit the YouTube channel.

Reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. This includes Indigenous Peoples, racialized communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis or Inuit) applicants.

Watch this video to learn more about women in wildfire.