STO-RE 18R - Wildfire Crew Supervisor

The Team
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province of BC’s primary emergency response organization that operates year-round to deliver its mandate for wildfire management. BCWS also delivers expertise and services in response to other natural hazard emergencies. The BCWS is underpinned by the Four Pillars of Emergency Management - Prevention & Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. BCWS partners with ministries, agencies, local, provincial, national, and international governments, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations to advance effective management of wildfire and other natural hazard emergencies. The BCWS operates provincially, delivering services through six Fire Centres, thirty-three Zones and two provincial centres in Kamloops and Victoria.

The Role
This position is responsible for overseeing operations for assigned fire crews during all fire suppression activities and project work, monitoring and ensuring performance standards and safe work practices

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 plus 4 seasons forest fire related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; AND
• Minimum 2 seasons of supervisory experience; AND
• Valid Intermediate First Aid* (formally known as First Aid Ticket OFA Level 2) or Basic First Aid and Transportation Endorsement

*Intermediate First Aid is the new name for Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 2, as of November 2024. The name change is part of a restructuring of first aid courses in British Columbia to align with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Preference may be given to candidates with a combination of, or all, the following:

• Incident Commander 5 certification, or higher
• Strike Team Leader
• Task Force Leader or Task Force Leader trainee certification
• Qualified Faller Assessor, Qualified Faller Trainer, Certified Faller or Faller in Training or industry equivalent.
• Experience in wildfire

Provisos and Willingness Statements

• To successfully complete the pre-employment fitness standard
• To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures
• Maintain personal weights standards as required for crew type.
• 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/or 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.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence. (if relevant for position)

For questions regarding this position, please contact cian.carroll@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
There is currently one full time available position available. 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 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.

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.