BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
You’ll be joining the First Nations and Indigenous Relations (FNIR) team—a supportive, fun, and fast-paced group that values curiosity, integrity, and collaboration. Established in 2022, the team includes six other team members working across two streams, with staff located throughout the province in both office and remote settings. Known for their kindness, humour, and commitment to meaningful work, this team partners with a wide range of others—including Fire Centres, Incident Management Teams, and Indigenous Relations Branches—to influence everything from day-to-day fire operations to long-term policy and legislative change.

The Role
This position directly supports DRIPA engagement and Section 35 consultation with First Nations. Through planning, coordination, implementation, and documentation, your work will help BCWS to fulfill its legal obligations to support improvements in wildfire management policy and legislation. Outside of formal consultation, you will work with the FNIR team to develop guidance and training for First Nations engagement before, during, and after wildfire response. Candidates should be excited about the opportunity to advocate for First Nations priorities and perspectives as BCWS continues to refine its approach to working alongside First Nations.

Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree ; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 months of related experience; OR
• Diploma and 1 year related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework and 2 years related experience; OR
• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and 3 years related experience; OR
• Evergreen and 4 years related experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience may include

• Experience working with Indigenous peoples and communities.
• Experience with First Nations Consultation.
• Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
• Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
• Any of the following BCWS professional certifications
  • Task Force Leader (Operations)
  • Incident Commander 4
  • Service Branch Director (Logistics)
  • Supply Branch Director (Logistics)
  • Finance Section Chief 2
  • Plans Section Chief 2

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 David.MacKinnon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods. 
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
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: 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.