BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview
The Emergency Management Technician supports the British Columbia emergency management structure including planning, preparedness, response, and recovery at the regional level, as well as the integration of key regional partners and maintains critical linkages to local government, provincial and federal staff, First Nations, industry, volunteers, and the public. As a Provincial Regional Emergency Operations Centre (PREOC) staff member, the position may direct multi-disciplinary teams of staff, provincial ministries, and contractors during planning, preparedness, response, and recovery. The position assists by maintaining the operational readiness of a PREOC, including 24/7 staff availability, and participates in Coordinated Operation Response in Emergencies (CORE) member training and exercising.   

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree, diploma or certificate in emergency management, public administration, or a related discipline AND a minimum of two (2) years related work or volunteer experience*; OR 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Have, or be able to immediately obtain, a valid Class 5 BC driver's license (or equivalent) that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience working as part of a team, addressing strategic initiatives, and coordinating multi-agency committees or working groups.
• Experience dealing with natural hazards, risk assessment and/or emergency response.
• Experience working with standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience in the development of procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Experience working and engaging with First Nations communities and/or organizations.
• Experience in the delivery of training programs.
• Experience with financial administration.
• Experience and training with Incident Command System and/or BC Emergency Management Systems (BCEMS).

Willingness Statements:

• Willing and able to travel to locations throughout the province.
• Willing and able to work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations and participate in operational deployments throughout the province.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jeremy.Cote@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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.

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 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.