BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 27 base position

Job Overview
The Provincial Response Specialist provides 24/7 operational leadership and decision-making during the response phase of BC emergencies and disasters. The Specialist is responsible for providing situational awareness to EMCR senior leadership staff and other senior officials of government, has primary responsibility for issuing BC emergency alerts in the event of imminent threats to British Columbia, and fills key emergency management response positions in the EMCR Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre, including operations, planning, logistics, finance and command staff roles. While performing these duties, the Specialist may be responsible for the health and safety of citizens and the protection of property and the environment. This is a high-pressure responsibility that can involve supervision of over 100 staff and the expenditure of millions of dollars. The Specialist may also contribute to provincial preparedness, recovery and mitigation activities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Must possess a valid FULL BC driver’s license (minimum class 5), or an equivalent class driver's license from another province or jurisdiction.  Please note that this will be verified at the end of the competition. * Learners “L” and Novice “N” license does not meet the job requirement. AND;
• A graduate degree in emergency management or a related field plus two (2) years related experience* OR;
• An undergraduate degree in emergency management or a related field plus three (3) years related experience* OR;
• A diploma or certificate in emergency management or a related field plus four (4) years related experience* OR;
• An equivalent combination of related experience* and education may be considered.

*Related Experience must include the following:

• Emergency management preparedness, response, recovery or mitigation experience.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following::

• More than two (2) years of experience conducting emergency management response operations.
• More than one (1) year of experience leading emergency management response operations.
• Experience making operational decisions in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
• Experience working in a provincial level emergency operations centre or similar command and control environment.

Willingness Statement / Proviso: 

• Work 24/7 shifts on a rotating basis as and when required, including holidays, weekends, early mornings, evenings and nights to maintain EMCR operational requirements.
• Work overtime and/or be placed on standby with limited notice year-round, including on holidays, weekends, early mornings, evenings and nights.
• Be flexible regarding changes in responsibilities, assignments, shift patterns and corporate structures.
• Work at alternate locations, as needed during emergencies and business disruption, to maintain EMCR operational requirements.
• Travel throughout the province and, during emergency events, be deployed for up to 14 days to emergency operations centres, including the EMCR Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC) and Provincial Regional Emergency Operations Centres (PREOCs).
• Must be willing and able to drive a vehicle.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Brendan.Ralfs@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

• There is one (1) full time permanent position available in Saanichton.
• 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.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter 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.

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.

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.