BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Thompson Rivers District Wildfire Risk Reduction Program Team works to reduce wildfire risk to communities, infrastructure, and natural resources through strategic planning and on-the-ground mitigation projects. Team members collaborate with Indigenous Nations, local governments, BC Wildfire Service staff, contractors, and other resource professionals to deliver meaningful, landscape-level outcomes.
This established and collaborative team offers the opportunity to contribute to community safety and climate resilience while working on impactful projects across the district. Team members value the supportive work environment, strong partnerships, and the ability to make a tangible difference for British Columbians.

The Role
This position leads wildfire risk reduction projects across the Thompson Rivers District, working with Indigenous Nations, local governments, BC Wildfire Service staff, contractors, and partners to improve community and landscape resilience. The role supports public safety and sustainable land stewardship through collaboration, project leadership, and meaningful on-the-ground outcomes. It offers an opportunity to help address one of British Columbia’s top natural resource management priorities and make a lasting impact on wildfire resilience.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Registered or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Natural Resource Sector.
• Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project.
• Experience managing relationships with senior level stakeholders. and leading consultation sessions.
• Knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
• Valid B.C. driver’s licence.
• Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork, work in adverse weather conditions, travel to meet job requirements, and travel in fixed and/or rotary winged aircraft or watercraft.

Preference Statements

• Advanced training in project management.
• Experience in cultural and prescribed fire, including burn‑plan development, technical review, and operational implementation.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience or knowledge in wildfire management practices.
• Experience in budget management and contract and financial administration.
• Experience or knowledge implementing provincial and regional First Nations consultation procedures.
• Experience in conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.

For questions regarding this position, please contact gary.molyneux@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is also posted as a STO under REQ 125658.
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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
Applicants currently registered, or eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment, with FPBC as an Allied Science Forester in Training (ASFIT) or Forester in Training (FIT)  may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1A level.
If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the Scientific Technical Officer 24 opportunity via Requisition 125658.

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.