BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a grid level 15 base position

Job Overview

The Asset Management Assistant supports the BC Wildfire Service by helping coordinate the management of assets, fleet vehicles, facilities, inventory, and equipment within a Fire Centre. The role ensures operational resources are maintained, available, and ready to support wildfire response and other emergency operations. Responsibilities include monitoring inventory and fleet usage, coordinating maintenance and repairs, supporting contract administration and reporting, assisting with asset planning and procurement, and working with internal and external partners to maintain operational readiness. The position also participates in emergency response activities and may be assigned roles within the Incident Command System (ICS) as required.

Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and training may be considered; AND
• Valid Class 5 drivers licence.

Preference may be given to candidates with 1 or more of the following:
• Experience working with forklift or skid steer.
• Experience working with basic wildland firefighting equipment.
• Experience in contract and procurement management.
• Experience in facilities, assets (including inventory management), or vehicle fleet management.
• Experience creating and managing spreadsheets, and working with standard computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 

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 & overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary, as required.
• To participate in ICS positions as assigned.
• 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 Kaylee.Tower@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position

Currently there are 2 permanent, full-time opportunities available in Castlegar and Shoreacres. 
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
This position has full-time on-site requirements
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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.