STO-RE 21R - Wildfire Technician, Prevention

Posting Title
STO-RE 21R - Wildfire Technician, Prevention

Position Classification
Scientific/Tech Off R21 - Res

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range
$69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually

Close Date
5/12/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
BC Wildfire Service

Job Summary

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

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.

Reporting to the Landscape Wildfire Risk Officer, the Wildfire Technician - Prevention is responsible for performing a core set of functions related to wildfire prevention. This role supports the development of innovative solutions to existing or emerging business problems and supports the advancement of risk-informed, evidence-based, decision-making in relation to strategic wildfire resiliency planning and policy development.

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 1 year recent related experience; or
• Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management, or equivalent knowledge, plus 3 years recent related experience; or
• Grade 12 plus 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training; and
• Related experience is defined as operations or other disciplines related to natural resource management.
• Valid class 5 driver licence or equivalent.

Preference may be given to candidates:

• With experience in landscape wildfire risk assessment
• With experience interpreting & applying wildfire science, including fire effects, to inform decision making
• With experience using data science software for data manipulation, statistical analysis & visualization
• With experience using geographic information systems (GIS)
• With experience developing, issuing & managing contracts
• Who are registered or eligible to register with the Forest Professionals BC.

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.
• To obtain and maintain certification and training for position to meet operational requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Mark.Newman@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This position can be based in any BC Wildfire Service office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved 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.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

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 - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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.

Job Category
Scientific and Technical

Category

Government