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Posting Title

Position Classification

Forest Tech 9 WF

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 CA

Alexis Creek, BC V0L 1A0 CA

Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 CA

Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA

Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA

Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0 CA

Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA

Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA

Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0 CA

Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA

Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA

Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 CA

Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA

Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 CA

Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA

Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0 CA

Lytton, BC V0K 1Z0 CA

Mackenzie, BC V0J 2C0 CA

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA

Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 CA

Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 CA

Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA

Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA

Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA

Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA

Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 CA

Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA

Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 CA

Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S4 CA

Sechelt, BC V0N3A0 CA

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA

Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA

Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA

Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 CA

Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA

Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range

$54,684.22 - $61,647.97 Annually, plus isolation allowance between $39.92 - $97.98 (bi-weekly)

Close Date

10/31/2026

Job Type

Temporary (Auxiliary)

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division

Job Summary

The Team

As a part of the BC Wildfire Service, 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 Fire Crew

Member is the foundational role in fire suppression, working together ensuring incidents are responded to safely and effectively. We value being of service to our communities, supporting each other, and promoting a learning culture.

The Role

As a Fire Crew Member, you'll be a part of a crew on the fireline and in day-to-day fieldwork around their communities, playing a vital part in keeping these communities safe and resilient. Your work in wildfire prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery will have a direct impact across the province. Candidates will find excitement in this prospect to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment, where their efforts contribute to the well-being of British Columbia's citizens. Unit Crew – Day on the Fireline Initial Attack – Day on the Fireline Women in Wildfire

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

- Grade 12 or equivalent;OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered;AND




- IntermediateBasic First Aid* (formally known as First Aid Ticket OFA Level 2) AND Transportation endorsement prior to attending New Recruit Bootcamp;AND
- Successfully complete pre-employment fitness standard;AND
- Successful completion of the New Recruit Boot Camp training standard and related ‘S-courses’;AND
- Maintain personal weights standards as required for crew type**;AND
- Class 5drivers license as required for crew type. Class 7N drivers license may also be considered.

* 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). For more information on Crew type weight standards, please review BC Wildfire Service Wildfire personnel and response tools website here
- Valid British Columbia Forest Safety Council BC Faller Certification, ENFORM Oil & Gas Faller Certification or Faller in Training.
- Previous forestry or resource-based work experience
- Outdoor experience such as hunting/trapping, stewardship roles or fire keeping/ fire watching
- Post-secondary forestry or resource management education (in progress or completed)
- Skill or aptitude related to trades
- High level of academics or athletic achievement.
- WorkSafe BC recognized Advanced First Aid (formally known as OFA Level 3) valid through to November 2027.
- 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 crew positions to meet operational requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]

About this Position:

Up to 220Positions available.



The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations. For a complete list of locations, please see the attachment below. This position has full time on-site requirements. This posting is to establish an eligibility list to fill both current and/or future temporary (auxiliary) 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.
- The majority of fire crews begin work in late February throughMay 3rd and work until mid October; with an option for students to end in late August.
- When on active fire duty, staff may work longer days and can remain on fire duty for up to 14 days before taking days off. For safety reasons, the actual number of days a fire fighter works on the fire line is limited and followed by days of rest or light duty.
- A Physician's Release Form needs to be completed by a physician only if you are invited to one of our training Boot Camps later in the spring. These examinations must be obtained within 30 days prior to attending camp or the Physician's Release Form will no longer be valid. This form will be provided to you if you are invited to Boot Camp.

IMPORTANT: Qualified applicants who submit complete applications by October 31, 2026, will be invited to participate in the first round of assessments in the hiring process provisionally scheduled for Mid November 2026.

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. Join the BC Public Service, a Canada’s Top 100 Employers award winner that offers diverse career opportunities in more than 200 occupations across 280 communities throughout British Columbia. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful work that supports your professional growth. Build your career in beautiful British Columbia.

Job Category

Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical, Trades and Operational

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