On-Site 68,028.89 to $77,100.40 annually, plus a $43.55 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Burns Lake Regular Full Time Ministry/Organization BC Public Service - Ministry of Forests 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. 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. 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 Grade 12 plus 4 seasons forest fire related experience; 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.

Task Force

Leader or Task Force Leader trainee certification Qualified Faller Assessor, Qualified Faller Trainer, Certified Faller or Faller in Training or industry equivalent. To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments,



and corporate structures Maintain personal weights standards as required for crew type. To take in-house training and certification as required.

To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required. To travel and/or overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required. To work under adverse or stressful conditions, including smoke, extreme heat and mountainous terrain in remote and isolated conditions.

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Class 5 driver's licence. (There is currently one full time available position available. This position has full time in office 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. We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages.

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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.

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