BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The Wildfire Resilience and Forest Stewardship team is a growing group of forest professionals dedicated to advancing wildfire planning, prevention, and resilience across BC Parks. As part of the BC Parks Conservation and Stewardship Program, the team develops foundational guidance, tools, and training that support BC Parks staff, contractors, and partners in reducing wildfire risk. The team includes a Section Head, four Coordinators, and three seasonal technologists, working alongside the Conservation team of ecologists and a Director. Although under five years old, the team has already contributed significantly to provincial initiatives, including the BC Wildfire Service Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction Program, the Cultural and Prescribed Fire Program, and BC FireSmart®. Members value the work deeply and bring a high level of care, professionalism, and commitment to protecting park values and strengthening landscape-level resilience.

The Role

The Wildfire Resilience Coordinator – Coast Area plays a central role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring wildfire risk reduction projects that enhance resilience and reduce the threat of wildfires to park and protected area values. This position leads cross‑jurisdictional engagement and project delivery within the Coast Area, working closely with BC Parks operational staff, Natural Resource District staff, BC Wildfire Service prevention and prescribed fire specialists, local governments, and contracted professionals. The work directly contributes to provincial wildfire resiliency and offers forest professionals a meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference across diverse and remarkable park landscapes. Applicants will be inspired by the chance to support wildfire resilience within some of BC’s most iconic natural areas and to join a team that is passionate, collaborative, and driven by stewardship. A related video is available through the BC Parks blog for those interested in learning more about the program.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in a natural resource related field and two (2) years of related experience, OR diploma in a natural resource related field and three (3) years of related experience.
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Coursework and/or experience in project management.
• Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project.
• Experience managing relationships with partners and parties and/or leading engagement.
• Experience in conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one (1) or more of the following:
  • contract management;
  • procurement coursework and/or experience;
  • fuel management;
  • ecosystem restoration; and/or,
  • prescribed fire.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork, work in all weather conditions, travel to meet job requirements which may include overnight or extended stays, and travel in fixed and/or rotary winged aircraft and watercraft.
• Must be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the position.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lindsay.Vandesteeg@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

One position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office in the Coast Area.
The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and may not be a complete list of locations.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Flexible work options are available; these positions may be able to work a few days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the Coast Areas.
These positions are also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Forester) 2A. If you are a Registered Professional Forester, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 126054 (do not apply to both positions as only one application will be accepted). 
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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 Forest Technologist (RFT) 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.

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.