BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
As a Safety & Staff Development Coordinator with the Kamloops Fire Centre, you'll be part of a small, established team that plays an important role in supporting the people behind BC Wildfire Service’s work. Partnering with employees, supervisors, managers, and colleagues across the province, you'll help advance learning, leadership development, and workplace safety initiatives that contribute to a healthy, capable, and engaged workforce. We value collaboration, respect, and diverse perspectives, and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel supported to learn, grow, and make meaningful contributions to serving communities throughout British Columbia.

The Role
As a Safety & Staff Development Coordinator, you'll help create a workplace where employees have the training, resources, and support they need to succeed safely and confidently. In this role, you'll coordinate learning and development programs, support workplace safety initiatives, build relationships with partners across the organization, and contribute to projects that strengthen workforce capacity and employee engagement. Every day offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic and meaningful environment. If you're passionate about supporting people, fostering inclusive workplaces, and making a positive impact on both employees and the communities they serve, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of BC Wildfire Service.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree or higher in a field related to education, safety, resource management or business plus 1 year of related experience; OR
• Technical diploma in a field related to education, safety, resource management or business plus 2 years of related experience; OR
• Secondary school graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent (GED) plus 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Related experience is defined as experience in education, safety, business, operations or other disciplines related to natural resource management.

Preference statement(s) 

• Experience in developing and facilitating training materials.
• Experience in safety program implementation and administration.
• Experience in emergency management/response, wildfire management/response, or forestry.
• Experience participating in or supporting workplace safety investigations, incident reviews, or corrective action processes.
• Experience coordinating projects, committees, or cross-functional working groups involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience interpreting and supporting legislation, policies, procedures, or operational standards in a public sector or emergency management environment.
• Experience preparing reports, briefing materials, recommendations, or business documentation for management or senior leadership.

Provisos /Willingness statement(s) 

• Valid Class 5 BC driver licence or equivalent.
• 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 overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required.
• To be assigned or participate to Incident Command System positions as required.
• 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 Gordon.McCall@gov.bc.ca or Jeffrey.Dunne@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amended October 30 to include second contact email
Currently there is 1 permanent full-time opportunity available in Kamloops.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement. Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 M