BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The BC Wildfire Service’s Kootenay Lake Fire Zone is an Initial Attack Base. It is a close-knit crew of 23 where high morale and camaraderie drive impactful work. The Wildfire Crew Supervisor day to day supervision of IA staff with a ‘boots on the ground’ connection to the zone’s IA crews and wildfire response objectives.

The Role
As an Initial Attack Supervisor, you will begin the season by onboarding and training new crew members to prepare them for wildfire response. Once fire season begins, your focus will shift to managing day-to-day crew operations, ensuring safety, and coordinating suppression activities in a dynamic environment. This is a field-based role with a strong emphasis on staff development and operational effectiveness. The successful candidate will either be qualified or will receive training to deploy as a Strike Team Leader for crew modules.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma plus 2 seasons forest fire related experience; or
• Grade 12 plus 4 seasons forest fire related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; and
• Minimum 2 seasons of supervisory experience; and
• Valid Basic First Aid* (formally known as First Aid Ticket OFA Level 1) with Transportation endorsement; and
• Successful completion of pre-employment fitness standard; and
• Maintain personal weights standards as required for crew type; ie Hover exit weight; and
• Valid Class 5 drivers license

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

• Qualified Faller Trainer Certification
• Qualified Faller Certification 
• Certified as Incident Commander 4 or higher

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/or 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 Art.Westerhaug@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements
An eligibility list may be established to fill 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.

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.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.