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

BC Public Service

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Parksville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Posting Title- STO-RE 21R - Operations Specialist- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R2- Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $67, $77,012.

22 annually- Close Date- 5/4/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Wildfire Service/Coastal Fire Centre- Job Summary
Make a difference in this rewarding career opportunity

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province of BC's primary emergency response organization that operates year-round to deliver its mandate for wildfire management.

BCWS also delivers expertise and services in response to other natural hazard emergencies. The BCWS is underpinned by the Four Pillars of Emergency Management - Prevention & Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.

BCWS partners with ministries, agencies, local, provincial, national, and international governments, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations to advance effective management of wildfire and other natural hazard emergencies.

The BCWS operates provincially, delivering services through six Fire Centres, thirty-three Zones and two provincial centres in Kamloops and Victoria.

The organization will employ over 600 permanent and 2000 seasonal employees by 2024/25.

This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of preparing, preventing, detecting and responding to wildfires through the administration of operational resources in a Fire Centre.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

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 emergency response or natural resource management.
Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
Valid class 5 B.C. driver licence or equivalent.

Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).

About this Position:

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week as per the 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 permanent vacancies.

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.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service.

We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

How to Apply:

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

Questionnaire:

YES (COMPREHENSIVE):

You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 at the bottom of the posting.

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