STO-RE 21R - Prevention Specialist

The Team
The BC Wildfire Service is the Province of BC’s leading emergency response organization, where you'll be part of the Cariboo Fire Centre's established team of around 50 dedicated full-time staff. The Prevention Specialist will collaborate directly with five key team members, as well as operational staff, auxiliary crews, and the prevention group, making a significant impact on wildfire management. Working closely with forest consultants and a diverse range of partners, including local, provincial, and international governments and Indigenous organizations, you’ll play a vital role in advancing the Four Pillars of Emergency Management, particularly in prevention and mitigation.

The Role
The Prevention Specialist will lead key projects within the Fire Centre, support Senior Wildfire Officers in applying legislation, and play a crucial part in wildfire prevention. You'll deliver training, refine prevention plans, and implement strategies to reduce human-caused fires. As a wildfire expert, you’ll build strong partnerships to enhance risk reduction efforts, offering a unique opportunity to shape provincial policies and protect community safety.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in a field related to forestry, resource management or equivalent knowledge, plus one (1) year recent related experience (gained within the last 3 years); OR
• Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management, or equivalent knowledge, plus three (3) years recent related experience (gained within the last 5 years); OR
• Grade 12 plus five (5) years recent related experience (gained within the last 7 years) or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training; AND
  • Related experience is defined as operations or other disciplines related to natural resource management
• Valid class 5 driver licence

Preference statement(s)

• Preference may be given to candidates who are registered or immediately eligible to register as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the Forest Professionals BC
  

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 be assigned or participate to Incident Command System positions and Incident Management Teams as required.
• 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 matt.lees@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
This position can be based in any of the following Cariboo Fire Centre offices: 100 Mile House, Alexis Creek, Quesnel, Williams Lake.
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A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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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