STO-RE 18R - Wildfire Origin and Cause Technician

The Team

The Wildfire Origin and Cause team within the BC Wildfire Service operates under the Ministry of Forests as part of the province’s year-round wildfire management mandate. Reporting to the Superintendent, Wildfire Enforcement, the team supports investigative and enforcement functions under British Columbia’s Wildfire Act and Regulation. As part of a provincial organization structured across six Fire Centres, thirty-three Zones, and provincial coordination centres in Kamloops and Victoria, the team supports the full spectrum of wildfire management activities, including proactive risk reduction, operational readiness, active incident response, and post-incident recovery efforts. The unit works closely with Provincial Wildfire Origin and Cause Investigators, enforcement agencies, First Nations, local governments, fire departments, industry, and other partners to reduce human-caused wildfires through investigation, trend analysis, training, and interagency collaboration.

The Role

The Wildfire Origin and Cause Technician provides technical and investigative support to Provincial Wildfire Origin and Cause Investigators, with a primary focus on assisting investigations and authoring interim investigation reports. The role involves preparing detailed scientific and technical documentation, analyzing trends in human-caused wildfires to inform prevention strategies, and supporting enforcement partners with findings and program responses. The technician also participates in provincial projects and working groups, delivers training to internal and external partners, develops stakeholder relationships, and contributes to planning initiatives. In addition, the position may function within assigned Incident Command System roles during emergency response and models professional conduct that supports health, safety, and respectful workplace culture.

Qualifications

Education
• Undergraduate Degree or higher, or technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management or law and justice plus 2 years related experience*; OR
• Grade 12 or equivalent plus 4 years related experience*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or training and related experience* may be considered.

*Related Experience
• Related experience is defined as wildfire operations or other disciplines related to natural resource management or emergency response management

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
• Experience in a Wildfire Response setting
• Investigation experience related to the Wildfire Act and/or Regulations
• Training and/or certification associated with Wildfire investigation
• Experience preparing for and conducting investigations including writing reports and presenting evidence.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.J.Hudema@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position

Currently there is 1 auxiliary, full-time opportunity available until November 7, 2026.
This position can be based in any BC Wildfire or Zone office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Travel is a requirement for this position.

Working for the BC Public Service

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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.

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. 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.