CLK 09R - Operations Assistant

The Team
At the Prince George 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. With this well-established team of up to 80 personnel, the Operations Assistant will be regularly engaged with all members of the team while supporting efforts to reach our commitments and goals towards protecting each other and the province of B.C. through wildfire and other emergency events.

The Role
As a Wildfire Operations Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the team by handling paperwork and daily costing, ensuring invoices are accurate and ready for payment. Your work has a direct impact, helping to support operations and our responders on the front lines. This is a great opportunity to join a positive, hardworking team and build a career in public service with plenty of room to grow.

Qualifications (Education & Experience):
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience working in an office setting.
• Valid Class 5 or 7 driver licence.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
• Minimum 2 years experience working with Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and One Note.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in an office setting.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have performed administrative duties within the past 6 months.
• Experience in Natural Resource, Forestry, and/or Wildfire work environments.
• Experience with invoicing and/or record keeping, e.g. for heavy equipment.

Willingness Statements:
• 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact wayne.desmond@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This temporary (auxiliary) opportunity starts in approximately March 2026 and ends October 24, 2026, with possibility of recall on a yearly basis.
This position is located in Prince George and has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary 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 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.
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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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

Resume: YES - 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: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

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.