Summary
Description
The Team
The Penticton Fire Zone team is a well-established group of 47 dedicated professionals committed to wildfire management and prevention. You’ll collaborate with a diverse group of roles, including Wildfire Technicians, Assistants, and Crew Leaders, fostering strong connections and teamwork. Known for their experience, hard work, and compassionate culture, the team values collaboration and cooperation to make a meaningful impact in wildfire operations and community safety.
The Role
As a Wildfire Assistant, your focus is to provide an effective and efficient response to wildfires through preparation, planning, and logistics management. You’ll play a vital part in keeping both citizens and responders safe, by balancing priorities and adapting to the fast-paced needs of the team. While much of the work is desk-based, there is variety in the tasks, and you’ll have opportunities for continued development and learning. This role offers a unique chance to understand how operations work behind the scenes, helping you see the bigger picture of wildfire response.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Technical diploma in a field related to forestry or resource management, plus 2 seasons recent related experience; OR
- Grade 12 plus 4 seasons in related experience; OR
- Related experience is defined as operations or other disciplines related to natural resource management.
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered; AND
- Minimum 2 seasons of demonstrated supervisory experience.
Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
- Certified as Incident Commander 4 or higher
- Valid class 5 driver licence.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Ben.Sandy@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
Amendment (January 23, 2025): Job type corrected to Temporary (Auxiliary).
This temporary opportunity start approximately February 2025 and ends November 2025 with the possibility of recall on a yearly basis.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
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.
This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.
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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