BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 3 base position

Job Overview

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province of BC’s primary emergency response organization that operates year-round to deliver its mandate for wildfire management. BCWS also delivers expertise and services in response to other natural hazard emergencies.  The BCWS is underpinned by the Four Pillars of Emergency Management – Prevention & Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.  BCWS partners with ministries, agencies, local, provincial, national, and international governments, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations to advance effective management of wildfire and other natural hazard emergencies.  The BCWS operates provincially, delivering services through six Fire Centres, thirty-three Zones and two provincial centres in Kamloops and Victoria.  The organization employs over 2700 employees and has up to 5000 operational resources during the fire season.

The Business Manager oversees the delivery of a diverse range of financial management, human and physical resources and administrative services ensuring the appropriate resources, policy practices and controls are in place. The Business Manager is responsible for establishing priorities, allocating resources and resolving issues affecting a Fire Centre or Provincial Programs

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, public administration, or commerce, and three (3) years of directly related experience; OR,
• Diploma in business administration, public administration, or commerce, or unrelated degree or diploma and five (5) years of directly related experience; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. 

Directly related experience must include a combination of the following: 

• Experience developing, managing and delivering programs or services related to financial and administrative services, strategic business planning, allocating resources, and procurement.
• Experience in program administration including leading and coaching diverse teams and supervising staff. 
   
• Minimum 2 years experience in financial management which may include business planning, contract administration, risk management and internal financial controls.
• Minimum 2 years experience in budget management.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
   

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

• Minimum 2 years experience in procurement and contract administration.
• Minimum 1 year experience in leading strategic and business planning.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Darren.Quinn@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
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.
Amendment on July 29, 2026: Posting closing date extended until August 12, 2026. Additional locations added: Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Invemere, Revelstoke.

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.

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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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.