STO-RE 21R Wildfire Technician

Posted 2 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Hope, BC Cobble Hill, BC Cultus Lake, BC

Salary

dollar sign 69,760 to 79,322 per year

Job Description

Posting Title
STO-RE 21R Wildfire Technician

Position Classification
Scientific/Tech Off R21 - Res

Union
GEU

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0 CA
Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5H6 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 CA
Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 CA
Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA
Sechelt, BC V0N3A0 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA

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

Close Date
10/23/2024

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 BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province of BC's primary emergency response organization. It operates year-round to deliver its mandate for wildfire management and response to natural hazard emergencies. The BCWS operates provincially, delivering services through six fire centres, thirty-three zones and two provincial centres in Kamloops and Victoria.

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 driver licence

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
•Incident Commander 4 or higher
•Fire fighting experience
•Emergency management experience

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Campbell River: Requisition 116644

Cobble Hill: Requisition 116642

Cultus Lake + Hope: Requisition 116641

Parksville + Port Alberni: Requisition 116643

Powell River + Sechelt: Requisition 116639

Pemberton + Squamish: Requisition 116631

Job Category
Scientific and Technical