STO-RE 24R - Wildfire Officer AMENDED - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED - Jobs in British Columbia

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Posting TitleSTO-RE 24R - Wildfire Officer AMENDED - CLOSING DATE EXTENDEDPosition ClassificationScientific/Tech Off R24 - ResUnionGEULocationMultiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 CASquamish, BC V8B 0H3 CASalary Range$66,557.72 - $75,884.38 annuallyClose Date9/18/2022Job TypeRegular Full TimeTemporary End DateMinistry/OrganizationBC Public Service -> Ministry of ForestsMinistry Branch / DivisionBC Wildfire ServiceJob SummaryWildfire OfficerScientific Technical Officer R24Amendment August 26, 2022: Location updated.Amendment August 25, 2022: Posting closing date extended to September 18, 2022.This position can be performed from Squamish or Pemberton.An eligibility list may be established.On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.An exciting opportunity to coordinate emergency management in one of BCs mission critical programsThe BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is a unique program of government tasked with the responsibility of preventing and managing wildfire on the landscape. With a workforce of approximately 1600 the program’s staff are dedicated to undertaking the BCWS mandate in delivering effective wildfire management and emergency response support to protect values, while encouraging sustainable, healthy and resilient ecosystems.This position is responsible for providing leadership and ensuring implementation of the fire management program within a fire zone.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.For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Hannah.Perkins@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.Job Requirements:In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Degree in a field related to forestry, resource management or equivalent knowledge, plus two (2) years recent related experience; OR,
• Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management, or equivalent knowledge, plus four (4) years recent related experience; OR,
• Grade 12 plus six (6) years related experience; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered; AND,
  • Related experience is defined as operations or other disciplines related to natural resource management.
• Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program or project management.
• Demonstrated experience working on land and resource management issues.
• Preference may be given to candidates with senior Fireline Certification (ex. Type 2 or higher) or Incident Commander 3.
• Valid Class 5 driver licence.

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.CRC - 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.Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.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.Job CategoryNatural Resource Sector, Scientific and TechnicalQuick Apply

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