STO 24R - Landscape Wildfire Risk Officer - closing date extended

The Team
The Landscape Wildfire Risk Assessment Unit within the Strategic Wildfire Resiliency Planning Section is an emerging team at BC Wildfire Service. Composed of three dedicated members, this team works collaboratively with a wide range of experts and interested parties to inform critical decision-making regarding landscape wildfire risk assessment and management. We value the diverse backgrounds, experience, and curiosity of our team members, who are encouraged to explore issues from multiple perspectives and engage internal and external expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.

The Role
As a Landscape Wildfire Risk Officer, you will provide senior-level expertise in landscape wildfire risk assessment and fire science, playing a critical role in developing innovative solutions for existing and novel problems related to wildfire resiliency. This position allows you to develop approaches and inform key decisions pertaining to landscape wildfire risk assessment and management, drawing on your experience and the latest research to advance risk-informed, evidence-based planning and policy development. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while engaging with diverse perspectives and contributing to innovation in wildfire management.

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

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in a field related to forestry, resource management, natural hazards or disaster/emergency management, plus 2 years recent related experience; OR
• Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management, natural hazards or disaster/emergency management, plus 4 years recent related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and education may be considered; AND
• Experience working on land and resource management issues; AND
• Experience developing complex assessments and communicating outcomes to diverse end-user audiences; AND
• Experience in program development and management ; AND
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Experience in landscape wildfire risk assessment.
• Experience interpreting and applying wildfire science, including fire effects, to inform decision making.
• Experience using data science software for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and visualization.
• Experience using geographic information systems.
• Experience in program development and management.
• Supervisory experience.

Provisos /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 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.
• To participate in ICS positions as assigned.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).

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

About this Position:
Amendment (September 12, 2024) - Closing date extended to September 30, 2024.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests, BC Wildfire 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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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.

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