BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Crisis Communications and Situational Intelligence team plays an important role in supporting provincial emergency response by helping ensure decision-makers, response partners and the public have access to timely, accurate and trusted information. The team contributes to a coordinated response to emergency events by monitoring and assessing emerging situations, identifying risks and impacts, and supporting the flow of information needed to inform decisions and actions that help keep people across B.C. safe.

The Role
The role provides technical coordination and analytical support during emergency events in the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre or other response and operations centres. Responsibilities include tracking and analysing event information, issues, risks, costs and activities; maintaining operational documentation and tracking systems; preparing reports and briefing materials; participating in coordination calls and planning sessions; and supporting assigned emergency-response objectives. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to meaningful public-service work and provincial emergency response. The role is well suited to someone who is organised, collaborative, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. During emergency activations, the position may require on-call or extended hours, working from an emergency operations centre, travel and operational deployments throughout B.C.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Completed some post-secondary coursework in emergency management, business administration, public administration, natural resources, or a related discipline, AND
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in emergency management or emergency response
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience working as part of a team and/or participating in multi-agency committees or working groups.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jordan.Turner@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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.