STO 24R - Provincial Planning Officer - Jobs in Saanichton, BC

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Provincial Planning OfficerScientific/Technical Officer R24There is currently one (1) temporary opportunity available until August 26, 2022.An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and permanent vacancies.Make a difference in this rewarding career opportunity in emergency managementEmergency Management British Columbia (EMBC) is the lead coordinating agency in the provincial government for all emergency management activities. As such, EMBC’s mission is to be responsible to British Columbians for leading the management of provincial level emergencies and disasters and supporting other authorities within their areas of jurisdiction.EMBC provides leadership to minimize loss of life and reduce suffering, protect public health, infrastructure, property and the environment, and reduce economic and social impacts to the province from emergencies and disasters such as floods, interface fires, earthquakes, landslides and severe storms. EMBC works directly with local governments, provincial ministries and agencies, federal departments, other jurisdictions, industry and volunteers in prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. EMBC administers the Emergency Program Act and Regulations, the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) Agreement and manages the five Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer Service Programs.The Planning Officer works to support and improve provincial resilience to and preparedness for emergency events. The Planning Officer develops and maintains provincial plans for emergencies and disasters that require an integrated provincial response such as seismic events, mass care provision, floods, major hazardous materials spills, logistics and supply chain management, wildland urban interface fires, and pandemics. The severity of these emergencies may range from local events with limited consequence impacts, up to major catastrophic events. This position provides support in the development of EMBC’s standard operating procedures, including general and functionally-based standard operating procedures and Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC) and Provincial Regional Emergency Operations Centres (PREOC) guidelines. As a member of the Disaster Risk Reduction Branch, the Planning Officer participates in the development and maintenance of all-hazard and hazard-specific plans, operational policy and procedures, and tools and resources to support emergency management partners. This position is a provincial expert in the science of emergency management planning.The Planning Officer is a critical component of provincial emergency management leadership and direction, providing long term vision, goals, and strategies.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.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.The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336.For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Elizabeth.Scambler@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:Undergraduate degree (or higher) in a related discipline (e.g. emergency management, business administration, public administration, political science, law, social sciences, natural resources) PLUS three years related* experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Related* experience must includes all of the following:Experience in the development of plans, policy and guidelines.Experience working effectively with multiple projects and assignments.Experience in project management, including developing processes for performance measurement.Experience in conducting research, analysis, and evaluation of qualitative and quantitative information.Preference may be given to applicants with the following:Experience with performance and business planning.BCEMS Training (Incident Command System).Willingness Statements:Required to be available to respond to regional emergencies and disasters 24/7.Required to be able to travel to other regions to assist or lead the response to emergencies and disasters within those regions.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. 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 (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.Quick Apply

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