Summary
Description
The Team
The Corporate Wildfire Services team at the Northwest Fire Centre is an established, collaborative group that plays a key role in supporting wildfire response through essential financial and administrative services. This close-knit team values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and fosters a respectful, supportive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. Whether processing invoices or assisting during active wildfire incidents, each team member works with integrity and purpose, helping ensure critical operations run smoothly and efficiently.
The Role
This role plays a key part in supporting wildfire response by ensuring contractors and suppliers are paid accurately and on time, and by helping staff manage expenses effectively. Responsibilities include reconciling purchase cards, processing invoices, preparing onboarding documents, and assisting with finance operations during wildfire events. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, and where your work directly supports emergency response efforts across the province. We’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and you’ll be part of a welcoming team that values respect, collaboration, and meaningful contributions.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Experience working in an office setting and computerized systems
Preference statement(s)
- Preference may be given to candidates with training or experience in basic accounting or bookkeeping
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/or overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required
- To participate in Incident Command System positions as assigned
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence. (if relevant for position)
For questions regarding this position, please contact Hannah.Kitchin@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements
This temporary (auxiliary) opportunity starts in approximately August 2025 and ends in November 2025, with possibility of recall on a yearly basis. This position may be extended.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Smithers, on Highway 16, is home to activities like fishing, boating, camping, hiking, skiing, and shopping. The traditional territory of the Wet’suwet’en people, whose relationship with the land and strong traditions continue to this day, Smithers is a small but welcoming community.
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:
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
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. 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 – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
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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