Summary
Description
The Team
The Prevention Team at the Northwest Fire Centre is a close-knit group of four, including a senior officer, two prevention officers, and one technician. Together, we tackle wildfire risk reduction and prescribed fire initiatives, working closely with staff and partners. We thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment where every voice matters, contributing to our mission of protecting communities and promoting forest health
The Role
The Senior Wildfire Officer, Prevention leads wildfire resiliency, education, mitigation, and response efforts at a fire centre. You’ll work with partners to reduce wildfire risk, influence regulations, and support claims or litigation processes. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Degree in a field related to forestry, resource management, or equivalent knowledge plus 3 years recent related experience; or
- Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management or equivalent knowledge plus 5 years recent related experience; or
- Grade 12 plus 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and related experience; and
- Related experience is defined as operations management or other disciplines related to natural resource management
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrated supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience in program and/or project management
- Demonstrated experience working on land and resource management issues
- Valid Class 5 driver licence
Preference may be given to candidates:
- with experience administering budgets
- who are registered or eligible to register with the Association of BC Forest Professionals
- who have senior Fireline Certification (ex. Type 2 or higher)
Provisos/Willingness
- 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
For questions regarding this position, please contact Diane.Mackay@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the Northwest Fire Centre location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home 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 both current and/or future 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.
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 – 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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