STO-RE 21R - Wildfire Technician

Posting Title
STO-RE 21R - Wildfire Technician

Position Classification
Scientific/Tech Off R21 - Res

Union
GEU

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Sechelt, BC V0N3A0 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually

Close Date
4/25/2025

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

The Team
At the Sunshine Coast Fire Zone, you'll join a dynamic and experienced team of diverse individuals dedicated to the common goal of making responder safety a priority. As a part of this team, you'll collaborate with professionals in wildfire prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery from across the province. The Wildfire Technician plays an essential role the planning and implementation of wildfire preparedness, response, and prevention initiatives with clients, partners, and stakeholders. We value being of service to our communities, supporting each other, and promoting a learning culture.

The Role
As a Wildfire Technician, you'll supervise crews, manage an assigned portfolio such as training or prescribed fire, and ensure year-round preparedness and response. Your work plays a crucial role in natural disaster mitigation, primarily fire suppression, directly impacting community safety. This position offers the chance to lead in emergency situations and make a meaningful difference for others.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience 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 drivers licence

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Incident Commander 4 or higher

Provisos /Willingness statement(s)

• To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments and corporate structures
• To keep current on emerging issues
• To take in-house 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 position to meet operational requirements

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chelsea.Peltier@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. 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 application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

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: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Natural Resource Sector

Additional Information