BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Southeast Fire Centre Operations (Response) team is an established, highly skilled group dedicated to supporting safe, effective, and consistent wildfire response operations across British Columbia. The Senior Wildfire Officer - Operations will lead a team of 18 staff, including five direct reports, and collaborate with regional, provincial, and external emergency response partners to improve wildfire response practices, programs, and technology while helping deliver important provincial and local initiatives.

The Role
As the Senior Wildfire Officer - Operations, you will lead a team of approximately 18 staff and oversee key regional wildfire response programs, ensuring personnel, systems, and partnerships are ready to support safe and effective wildfire operations. Working closely with First Nations, local governments, emergency management partners, and response agencies, you will help safeguard responders, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources while fostering collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement across the Southeast Fire Centre.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in a field related to forestry, resource management, or equivalent knowledge plus 3 years recent related experience; or
• Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management or equivalent knowledge plus 5 years recent related experience; or
• Grade 12 plus 7 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and related experience; and
  • Related experience is defined as operations management or other disciplines related to natural resource management.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program and/or project management.
• Demonstrated experience working on land and resource management issues.
• Experience with and proficient in the usage of the incident command system(ICS), understanding emergency response operations, and preferably have RWCO or equivalent regional emergency coordination experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver licence.

Preference may be given to candidates with a combination of, or all, the following:

• Experience administering budgets.
• Experience in wildland emergency management
• Have senior Fireline Certification (ex. Type 2 or higher).
• Minimum of 2 years/seasons of recent Regional Emergency Response coordination.

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 participate in Incident Command System 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 Dennis.Rexin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until April 3, 2027, this temporary opportunity may become permanent.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods.
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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.