Posting Title- STO-RE 21R - Wildfire Technician- 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
- Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 CA
- Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $67,728.87 - $77,012.22 annually- Close Date- 2/8/2024- 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.

This position is responsible for performing a core set of functions related to wildfire prevention.

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;
**Related experience is defined as operations or other disciplines related to natural resource
management.

Provisos and Willingness Statements:

- Valid class 5 driver licence.
- 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.

**About this Position**:
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests, 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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future 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 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**:
**Cover Letter: NO**:

- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Resume: YES**:
**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.

**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