LSO OTHR 2 – Planning Officer, Wildfire Resiliency

The Team
The Strategic Wildfire Resiliency Planning Section, on behalf of the BC Wildfire Service, is the lead for strategic wildfire resiliency planning with the expressed purpose of developing and integrating wildfire resiliency and wildfire risk assessment principles into landscape and wildland urban interface planning in partnership and collaboration with other ministries and agencies, land and values managers, First Nations and Indigenous communities, local authorities, and industry. The team consists of planning officers, a wildfire risk reduction senior resource technologist, a wildfire prevention specialist, a landscape wildfire risk officer, and wildfire prevention technicians. Positioned to support government priorities, this close-knit team operates remotely across the province..

The Role
Reporting to the Fire and Fuel Management Officer, the Planning Officer, Wildfire Resiliency provides senior level expertise in Wildfire Resiliency to achieve a range of objectives, including wildfire risk reduction, ecosystem restoration, range and habitat enhancement, and silviculture. This role will work in partnership with organizations, government agencies, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, stakeholders and partners to develop and implement planning guidelines and strategies for WR projects at all levels. Candidates will be excited to lead efforts in wildfire education, mitigation, and response, while contributing to policy development, forest health, and community resiliency through the multi-faceted FireSmart program.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e. Association of Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists). Note: Immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made; AND
• A Technical Diploma in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management); OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; AND
• Two (2) or more years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline; AND
• Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project; AND
•  Experience managing relationships with stakeholders and partners and leading consultation sessions; AND
• Experience implementing provincial land management planning processes; AND
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

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

• Registered Professional Forester
• Fire/Fuel management experience 

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 participate in Incident Command System positions as assigned.

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

About this Position:

• This position can be based in any BC Wildfire office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
• This position is also posted as a STO 24 under REQ 118004.
• Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work at home a few days 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.
• 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.
• Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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.

Professional Designation: YES – Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer/Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the relevant BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made. 

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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