Smithers

FrontCounter BC Smithers

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CLOSURE OF FRONTCOUNTER BC IN-PERSON SERVICES

In order to limit the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and well-being of our employees, customers and the public, we are closing our 30 FrontCounter BC in-person services starting Friday, March 20, 2020. For assistance, please Contact Us. We are still here to serve you via telephone, online, and email.

Office Location

FrontCounter BC Smithers
1st Floor, 3726 Alfred Avenue
Smithers, BC
V0J 2N0

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Contact Information

Phone: (250) 847-7356
Fax: (250) 847-7556
E-Mail: FrontCounterBC@gov.bc.ca

If you require in-person assistance, book an appointment to make the most of your visit.

Hours of Service

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(Closed from 12:00 noon - 1:00pm)

Client Parking

Parking is available directly across from the office on Alfred Avenue.

Payment Options

  • Cash
  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express)
  • Cheque or Money Order (Payable to Minister of Finance) drawn on Canadian BankCheque or Money Order drawn on Canadian Bank

Services Offered

This location offers the following services to the public.

  1. Enquiries

    Provide information on all type of enquiries (via phone, fax, email or in-person) such as:
    1. Provide forms or documents in hard-copy, digital or web links or directions to website for self serve.
    2. Provide assistance with self serve tools - FCBC Discovery tool, GeoMark Service, Mineral Titles online etc.
    3. Provide assistance with obtaining information from partner agencies and services offered by FrontCounter BC.
    4. This location features a Community Access Terminal that is available for free public internet access to government services.

  2. Application Submission and Receive Payments

    Helps clients in the following ways to complete application submission process:
    1. Defining specific permits and applications applicable to a specific geographical area for a given activity/use.
    2. Informing clients of applicable application requirements, processes and tools to submit their application.
    3. Acting as the submission point for clients to submit their applications either in hard copy form or electronic form.
    4. Accept payments for applications, rental invoices, etc.

  3. Basic Application Processing

    Provide support for basic application processing such as receiving the application to initiate processing and complete high level statusing.

  4. Advanced Application Processing

    1. Initiate and complete referral process.
    2. Assist with completion of consultation package and initiation of First Nations consultation process.

  5. Project Coordination

    Provide project coordination for major projects by taking provincial lead on the project and coordinate on behalf of agencies.

Products Offered

This location offers the following products to the public:

  • Hazardous Waste Manifests
  • Resident Hunting Species Tags

Map

For more information click on the red pin in the map below.