BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Facilities, Fleet and Business Continuity Team is an established and supportive team that helps ensure the BC Wildfire Service has the facilities, equipment, and operational resources needed to serve communities across British Columbia. As the Facilities Coordinator, you’ll join a collaborative group of seven professionals who value diverse perspectives, knowledge sharing, and teamwork, working with colleagues and partners across the province to support safe, effective, and resilient wildfire operations.

The Role
As the Facilities Coordinator, you will coordinate projects and services that ensure BC Wildfire Service employees have safe, functional, and reliable workplaces across the province. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a variety of initiatives, including renovations, lease renewals, and space planning, while working closely with diverse partners, stakeholders, and operational teams. Your work will have a direct impact on wildfire preparedness and response by helping create the facilities and infrastructure that employees rely on every day. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value collaboration, inclusive perspectives, and strong relationship-building skills to help deliver practical solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma related to facilities management or related discipline or equivalent and facilities management experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience in facilities and construction management
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence

Preference statement(s) 

• Experience in Provincial Government facilities and capital planning, property management, leasing practices and security and understanding of government financial (budget, accounting) policies and procedures
• Experience with public service core policies and procedures related to facilities management, assets, financial systems, procurement and purchasing
   

Willingness statement(s) 

• 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/or 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 carmen.griffin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until March 8, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 3 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any BC Wildfire Service office.  The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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.