BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

Job Summary
This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 4 base position.

Job Overview
The Manager, Fire Prevention, manages provincial fire management prevention programs to mitigate wildfires, improve suppression response, protect communities, and safeguard natural resources inventories and investments on Crown and private land. This position directs the strategic, operational planning and management for wildfire-resilient landscapes and wildfire-adapted communities; and, leads the development of programs to establish regulatory frameworks for public, private and industrial fire prevention and suppression response. The Manager, Fire Prevention works in partnership with ministry executives, other ministries/agencies of government, the forest industry, communities, the Union of BC Municipalities, First Nations and other stakeholders to delivery BCWS and Ministry goals and leads BCWS’s professional and technical expertise in fire management practice.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree or technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management/public administration or equivalent knowledge and experience
• A minimum of 10 years, progressively more senior experience in wildfire management or an equivalent natural resources management program
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a senior management capacity including policy development, and facilitating diverse stakeholder interests and objectives
• Experience leading and coaching diverse teams
• Experience in strategic business planning and operations management

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

• Valid Class 5 Drivers license
• Senior Fireline Certification (ex. Type 2 or higher) or Incident Commander 3.
• Experience in Emergency Management Response
• Experience Wildfire Risk Reduction or Fuel Management

 Provisos /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 be assigned or participate to Incident Command System positions and Incident Management Teams as required.
• 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 Cliff.Chapman@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 a complete list of locations is attached.
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.
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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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 - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

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

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