BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province’s specialized wildfire management and emergency response organization, responsible for preventing, managing, and suppressing wildfires while protecting life, property, and other values at risk. Its workforce brings together approximately 1,600 field-based technical, operational, and strategic professionals who support effective wildfire response and contribute to sustainable, healthy, and resilient ecosystems.

The Role

The Project Management Analyst supports BCWS modernization by leading projects and advancing digital platforms that improve wildfire management processes and information systems. The role coordinates projects from planning through implementation, translates operational needs into actionable requirements and priorities, evaluates options and risks, and works with business partners, technical teams, contractors, and project resources to deliver initiatives on time, within budget, and to expected quality standards. A key focus is supporting major transformation initiatives such as the Wildfire One project through requirements refinement, backlog and sprint prioritization, business transformation, and communication planning.

Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher and 6 months of related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of related experience; OR
• Diploma and 2 years related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework and 3 years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience* may be considered.

*Related Experience includes:
• Experience managing projects and/or project components.
• Experience directing the work of contracted and staff resources.

Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:
• Experience in BC Wildfire Service.
• 2 or more years of IT software development process and/or AGILE project management experience.
• Experience facilitating requirement sessions and sprint reviews between operational end-users and technical development teams. 
• Experience refining digital product backlogs, writing user stories, and managing sprint prioritization.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Naomi.Janz@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position

Currently there is 1 permanent, full-time opportunity available.
This position can be based in any BC Wildfire office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations. Please refer to the attached document for full list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement. 
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: 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.