STO-RE 27R - Senior Wildfire Officer

Bring your dedication to this senior opportunity

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 coordinating and overseeing aviation activities on behalf of BCWS and Ministry, including overseeing the effective management and safety of aircraft in a Fire Centre.

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

Applicants that are interested in applying are being asked to contact Jerrad.Schroeder@gov.bc.ca so that he can explain how this role will fit into the overall organizational design for the Kamloops Fire Centre.

Job Requirements:

• 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 aviation management or other disciplines related to natural resource management

Preference statement(s)

• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience in program and/or project management
• Experience working on land and resource management issues
• Experience administering budgets

Provisos /Willingness statement(s)

• 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 Rhonda.Stearns@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
This is a repost of requisition 110804. There is no need to reapply as your results will be brought forward. Only new applicants will screen through.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Kamloops is surrounded by over one hundred lakes as well as the North and South Thompson rivers. Water-based activities are very popular, such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice-fishing. Kamloops has a very strong First Nations culture.
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 list 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.