BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 21 base position

Job Overview
Reporting to a senior bargaining unit supervisor or excluded manager, the Wildfire Rehabilitation Technician provides expertise and advice to others. This role has a strong focus on overseeing and providing guidance to the work of other technical staff and contracted resources and is highly geared to field work based on where fires have occurred. The Wildfire Rehabilitation Technician plays a key role in restoring areas affected by wildfire suppression activities. When required, the position also provides support to the Skeena Region Natural Resource District’s Authorization teams by assisting with permit authorizations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management field and one (1) year of related experience; OR
• Diploma in a natural resource management field and two (2) years of related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in a natural resource management field and three (3) years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Preference may be given to those who are registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or related designation with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). If this preference is applied, confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

Related experience includes the following:

• Experience working in natural resource management.
• Experience performing technical duties and working with key statutes that support natural resource management.
• Experience in supervising, leading, coaching, and mentoring staff.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid BC driver’s licence.
• Willingness to conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air, or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• May be required to operate field equipment (i.e., quad, snowmobile).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Greg.Yeomans@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment May 5th, 2026: posting closing date extended to May 15th, 2026.
There is currently one (1) temporary opportunity available for approximately 12 months.
This temporary opportunity may be extended or become permanent.
Board and lodging and relocation expenses do not apply to temporary positions.
This position can be based in any of the following locations: Burns Lake, Houston, Smithers, Vanderhoof.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the above locations.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

How to Apply:
Your resume must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Professional Designation: Preferred - Preference may be given to those who are registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or related designation with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). If this preference is applied, 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 - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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. 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.