Sto-re 21r - Lillooet, Canada - BC Public Service

BC Public Service

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Lillooet, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Posting Title- STO-RE 21R - Wildfire Technician- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R2- Res- Union- GEU- Location- Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $63, $72,142.

65 annually- Close Date- 1/15/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Wildfire Services- Job Summary
Wildfire Technician

Scientific/Tech Off R2- Res

This posting is to establish an eligibility list for all future permanent and/or temporary Wildfire Technician vacancies for the Lillooet zone within the Kamloops Fire Center.

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is a unique program of government tasked with the responsibility of preventing and managing unwanted wildfire on the landscape.

Approximately 1,600 field workers - comprising technical experts, strategic thinkers, and fire operations staff - are dedicated to undertaking the BCWS mandate in delivering effective wildfire management and emergency response support to protect life and values at risk, encouraging sustainable, healthy and resilient ecosystems.

This position is responsible for performing a core set of functions related to fire response and fire management.

In addition to this exciting opportunity and amazing locations, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2021, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2021 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2021.

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.

NOTE:
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:

Degree in a field related to forestry, resource management or equivalent knowledge, plus 1 year recent related experience; or
Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management, or equivalent knowledge, plus 3 years recent related experience; or
Grade 12 plus 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training; and
Related experience is defined as operations or other disciplines related to natural resource management.
Minimum 2 years of demonstrated supervisory experience.
Valid class 5 driver licence.

WILLINGNESS STATEMENTS

To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments and corporate structures.
To keep current on emerging issues.
To take inhouse 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 participate in Incident Command System positions as assigned.
To work under adverse or stressful conditions, including smoke, extreme heat and mountainous terrain in remote and isolated conditions.
To obtain and maintain certification and training for crew positions to meet operational requirements.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover letter:
NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES:

IMPORTANT:
Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements.

Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.