BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) Asset Management team plays a critical role in ensuring wildfire personnel have the equipment, vehicles, facilities, and operational resources needed to safely and effectively prepare for and respond to wildfire and other natural hazard emergencies across British Columbia. Working within a Fire Centre, the team supports provincial asset, fleet, inventory, and facilities management by maintaining operational readiness, coordinating resources, monitoring contracts and inventory, and supporting consistent asset management practices across BCWS. Through collaboration with Fire Centres, Zones, provincial staff, contractors, and external partners, the team helps ensure that critical infrastructure and equipment are available, maintained, and ready for deployment when needed.

The Role

The Asset Management Assistant provides operational and administrative support for asset, fleet, inventory, and facilities management activities within a Fire Centre. The role assists with maintaining accurate inventories, monitoring fleet usage and maintenance, coordinating facility readiness and repairs, supporting procurement and contract administration, and ensuring operational bases are prepared to meet wildfire response requirements. The position also contributes to provincial asset management initiatives by collecting and reporting operational information, identifying trends, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and promoting consistent asset management practices. Working closely with internal staff, contractors, and external partners, the Asset Management Assistant helps ensure BC Wildfire Service resources remain safe, compliant, and ready to support emergency operations throughout the year, including performing assigned roles within the Incident Command System (ICS) when 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 Kennady.Keraiff@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.