BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Community Recovery Team is an established team of Community Recovery Managers, Recovery Operations Officers and leadership staff who support communities across British Columbia as they recover from disasters. The team works closely with local governments, Indigenous Nations, regional staff and provincial partners to address complex recovery challenges and help communities access the support they need. Team members value collaboration, problem-solving and knowledge sharing, and work together to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities.

The Role
The Recovery Operations Officer coordinates and supports community recovery projects throughout British Columbia, working with local governments, Indigenous Nations and provincial partners to advance recovery initiatives. The role provides analysis and recommendations, facilitates collaboration, tracks recovery activities and helps communities navigate complex recovery issues. The position contributes to restoring services, rebuilding infrastructure and strengthening community resilience following disasters.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid FULL BC driver’s license (minimum class 5), or an equivalent class driver's license from another province or jurisdiction.  Please note that this will be verified at the end of the competition.  * Learners “L” and Novice “N” license does not meet the job requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, community development, social sciences, natural resource management, project management, or a related discipline AND a minimum of two (2) years of related experience*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include the following

• Experience planning and coordinating, on complex projects, programs or initiatives involving multiple organizations.
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with partners (ie. local governments, Indigenous Nations, provincial agencies, community organizations).
• Experience facilitating meetings, working groups or discussions involving multiple participants and competing interests.

Preference may be given to applicants who have any of the following:

• Preparing and delivering presentations to a wide variety of internal and external audiences.
• Experience interacting effectively with crisis-impacted individuals, communities and partners.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery, emergency management, community development, climate adaptation or resilience initiatives.
• Experience working with local governments or Indigenous Nations.

Willingness/Provisos:

• Be deployed for up to two weeks at a time to provide on-site disaster recovery coordination services.
• Travel to support community recovery operations to locations anywhere in the province.
• Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations.
• Must be willing and able to drive a vehicle.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Danya.Leduc@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
2 Positions available as follows:
One regular, full-time position available in Kamloops.
One 12-month temporary opportunity available in Saanichton, Surrey, Kamloops, or Prince George. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 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 in Saanichton, Surrey, Kamloops, or Prince George.
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.