Amendment (May 26, 2023): Posting closing date extended to June 1, 2023.

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The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province of BC’s primary emergency response organization. It operates year-round to deliver its mandate for wildfire management and response to natural hazard emergencies. The BCWS operates provincially, delivering services through six fire centres, thirty-three zones and two provincial centres in Kamloops and Victoria.

This position is responsible for preparing, preventing, detecting and responding to wildfires through the administration of operational resources in a Fire Centre.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:

• Degree in a field related to forestry, resource management, or equivalent knowledge plus 3 years recent **related experience; or
• Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management or equivalent knowledge plus 5 years recent **related experience; or
• Grade 12 plus 7 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and **related experience; and
  **Related experience is defined as emergency operations management or other disciplines related to natural resource management.
  
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in program and/or project management.
• Experience working on land and resource management issues.
• Valid Class 5 driver licence or equivalent.

Preference may be given to:

• Candidates with budget administration experience.
• Candidates who have senior Fireline Certification (ex. Type 2 or higher).

Willingness Statements:

• To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures.
• To keep current on emerging issues.
• To take in-house training and certification as required.
• To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required.
• To work extended hours, including weekends, and be on standby with limited notice in accordance with the preparedness plan.
• To travel and overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required.
• To participate in Incident Command System positions as assigned.
• To work under adverse or stressful conditions, including smoke, extreme heat and mountainous terrain in remote and isolated conditions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Darren.Quinn@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Castlegar is the second-largest community in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. In the Selkirk Mountains, at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers, it is a regional trade and transportation centre, with a local economy based on forestry, mining and tourism.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 2 days a week as per the Telework Agreement.
Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.