BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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.

This position is responsible for the provision of records management and client services for the Response Centre.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Experience working in an office setting and customer service environment

Preference may be given to candidates with the following experience:

• Working within government, emergency response, health, legal, or other regulated environments
• One or more years’ experience in records management or information management, including the organization, maintenance, retrieval, and disposition of records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and retention schedules
• Working within or administering an electronic records management system (ERMS) or document management system, including organizing electronic files, maintaining consistent naming conventions, and supporting records lifecycle management
• Demonstrated experience working independently and exercising initiative, including researching applicable policies and best practices, engaging with subject matter experts outside the local work unit, and developing practical records management solutions to support operational needs
• Improving, standardizing, or implementing administrative or records related processes

Provisos /Willingness statement(s) 

• Valid Class 5 driver licence
• 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 Systems 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 Hannah.Kitchin@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.

How to Apply:
Your resume and 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.