BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Executive Director’s Office within BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) places and high value on its team-based culture and supportive working environment. It is collaborative and fast-paced team that provides critical coordination, communication, and administrative support to executive leadership. Working closely with senior leaders, staff across the organization, and key partners, internal and external to government and BCWS, the team helps ensure strategic priorities, operational activities, and executive decision-making processes run smoothly.

The Role
As the Divisional Administrator, you will play a key role at the centre of BC Wildfire Service operations, providing executive-level administrative and coordination support to the Executive Director and direct reports. In this dynamic and highly visible position, you will manage executive correspondence, coordinate meetings and briefings, track priority initiatives, support issues management, and oversee a variety of administrative processes that contribute to informed decision-making and organizational effectiveness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is public service oriented, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships across diverse teams, and contributing to meaningful work that supports emergency management that protect citizens and their livelihoods across British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation and a minimum of 3 years combined related experience
  • Related experience must include the following:
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision and direction
• Experience responding quickly and effectively to changing priorities
• Experience establishing and maintaining administrative processes and/or procedures (e.g., administrative, approval protocols)

Preference statement(s) 

• Candidates with a post-secondary diploma or degree in business or public administration, communications and/or project management

Provisos /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 and certified for

For questions regarding this position, please contact David.Greer@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per 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 to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies
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.