Now Hiring in Dawson Creek: City Posts Four Permanent Career Opportunities

Whether you’re interested in public safety, recreation, trades, or building inspection, the City of Dawson Creek is actively looking for motivated, community-minded people to fill full-time, permanent roles.

The City of Dawson Creek currently has four full-time, permanent positions open for applications, spanning public safety, skilled trades, recreation, and development services. These roles represent stable, long-term career opportunities with one of the region’s most established employers, the municipality itself.

For anyone looking to build a career right here in Dawson Creek, these postings are worth a close look. Below is a summary of each role, with links to the full job descriptions on the City’s website.

Current Job Postings

Firefighter (Full-Time, Permanent)

Competition #2026-40
Status: Open Until May 31, 2026
The City is seeking a motivated individual ready to take on a demanding, rewarding career in fire services. This role is part of Dawson Creek’s fire department and offers an exciting opportunity to serve and protect the community on the front lines of emergency response. The City describes Dawson Creek as a truly great place to work, play, live, and invest, with an outstanding quality of life in the heart of Northeast BC.

View full posting:dawsoncreek.ca — Firefighter Job Posting

Aquatics Lifeguard Instructor III (Full-Time, Permanent)

Competition #2026-42
Status: Open Until June 7, 2026
The City is seeking a motivated individual ready to take on a demanding, rewarding career in fire services. This role is part of Dawson Creek’s fire department and offers an exciting opportunity to serve and protect the community on the front lines of emergency response. The City describes Dawson Creek as a truly great place to work, play, live, and invest, with an outstanding quality of life in the heart of Northeast BC.

View full posting:dawsoncreek.ca — Aquatics Lifeguard Instructor III Job Posting

First Class Mechanic (Full-Time, Permanent)

Competition #2025-87
Status: Open Until June 7, 2026
Reporting to the Public Works Manager, this role is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and record-keeping of the City’s vehicle and equipment fleet. The successful candidate will ensure that established maintenance programs and procedures are followed and that all vehicles and equipment in the City fleet are kept in good working order. This is a hands-on trades role with long-term stability in municipal public works.

View full posting:dawsoncreek.ca — First Class Mechanic Job Posting

 

Building Inspector III (Full-Time)

Competition #2025-56
Status: Open - Check website for deadline
This role with the City’s Development Services team involves inspecting buildings and construction projects to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws, the BC Building Code, and related regulations. Building inspection is a specialized field with strong demand across BC, and this posting represents a meaningful opportunity for qualified candidates to serve the local community in a professional regulatory capacity.

View full posting:dawsoncreek.ca — Building Inspector III Job Posting

 

How to Apply

The City of Dawson Creek accepts applications by email only. Here’s what you need to do:

  • Prepare a cover letter and résumé as PDF files.
  • Email your application to resumes@dawsoncreek.ca.
  • Include the exact job posting name and competition number in your subject line.
  • Submit before midnight on the closing date. You will receive an automatic reply confirming receipt.

Applications without a competition number will be filed in a general résumé folder and will not be considered for any specific posting. Make sure to include the right reference number for the role you’re applying for.

To stay informed about new postings as they are added, you can subscribe to job alerts directly on the City’s website at dawsoncreek.ca.

Need Help Preparing Your Application?

If any of these roles interest you but you’re not sure where to start, Obair is here to help. Whether you need support writing a cover letter, updating your résumé, preparing for an interview, or identifying what certifications might strengthen your application, our employment coaches work one-on-one with participants to get them ready for opportunities exactly like these.

Municipal jobs like those at the City of Dawson Creek offer stable, well-paying, long-term careers right here in our community. They also represent exactly the kind of pathways Obair works hard to make accessible to everyone, regardless of where you’re starting from.

Get free job search support from Obair. Visit obair.ca or call (250) 782–2628 to connect with an employment coach today.