FT09 - Fire Crew Member Job at BC Public Service
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Fire Crew Member, BC Wildfire Service
Forest Technician 09R
Amendment (November 21, 2022): The salary has been amended to reflect the 19th BCGEU Main Agreement.
On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required by November 22, 2021. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.
Are you a physically fit, motivated, team-oriented individual looking for a challenging and dynamic opportunity?
The British Columbia Ministry of Forests is accepting applications for Fire Crew Member positions
As stewards of British Columbia’s forest and range resources, the Ministry of Forests is responsible for ensuring that the use of forests to generate economic benefits is balanced with the long-term health and sustainability of the forest and range resources. To help ensure the forest will continue to contribute to a strong forest economy, the ministry prevents and suppresses unwanted wildfires to protect natural resource inventories and investments on both the Crown and private land base. Forest fire response is primarily focused on protecting lives and government forest assets, particularly timber. Without fire protection, some 500,000 hectares of productive forest would be lost annually, costing the province billions of dollars in potential direct revenue as well as structures and, potentially, lives.
The BC Wildfire Service [BCWS] is a unique program of government tasked with the responsibility of preventing and managing wildfire on the landscape. With a workforce of approximately 1,600, the program’s staff are dedicated to undertaking the BCWS mandate in delivering effective wildfire management and emergency response support to protect values, while encouraging sustainable, healthy and resilient ecosystems. For more information, visit our site: BC Wildfire Service.
The majority of fire crews begin work in late April or early May and work until the end of August. Some crews remain working into September, or even into October, depending on fire conditions and activity.
Our fire crews usually work regular hours during the hottest part of the day, 10:30 to 18:30, when fires are most likely to start. The normal work shift is seven hours per day and 35 hours per week. A fire fighter is guaranteed a 3-6 month work term depending on location of employment and fire activity.
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.
If crews are not on a fire but the fire danger is high, fire fighters may be placed on standby, meaning they must be ready to respond immediately once a fire call comes in. Fire fighters may be placed on standby for extended periods throughout the fire season, including through weekends and after hours.
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.
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please visit the Fire Crew Member website, or contact BCWS.Recruiting@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Information and tips about how to complete your job application, including adding or editing your résumé and applying for jobs, are available at the following link: Your Job Application. If you still experience technical difficulties applying for a competition, please send an email to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
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.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to being physically fit, highly motivated, and able to perform strenuous physical labour in extreme conditions with a variety of tools and equipment, applicants must also detail how they meet the following requirements in their application:
- Secondary school graduation or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid First Aid Ticket OFA Level 1 with Transportation endorsement* [minimum];
- OR, contact information of first aid training provider for verification of enrolment to be completed before the first day of the Boot Camp [April 15, 2023].
Note: First Aid Ticket numbers with expiry dates, or proof of enrolment for the First Aid Ticket requirement, will be verified at the interview stage.
If you do not meet the above first aid requirement, you will not be eligible for employment. This certificate must be valid through to November 2023. See the WorkSafe BC website for acceptable first aid tickets and equivalencies in the BC workplace: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/create-manage/first-aid-requirements/certificates-accepted-in-bc. If you hold an out of province certification the Jurisprudence process for equivalency can be found here: Jurisprudence package for other jurisdictions: Obtaining OFA certification in British Columbia | WorkSafeBC
Additional, upon offer of employment:
- Successful completion of pre-employment fitness standard.
- Successful completion of the New Recruit Boot Camp training standard and related ‘S-courses’.
- Maintain personal weights standards as required for crew type.
The recruitment process is highly competitive, and the following preferred qualifications are used to screen candidate applications [you must clearly detail in your application any preferred qualification(s) you meet]:
- BC Class 5 or 7 driver’s license.
- Extensive Resource or Wilderness work experience.
- Extensive outdoor or wilderness experience [hunting/trapping, stewardship roles, fire keeping/ fire watching].
- Significant Resource training [post-secondary training in Forestry, Resource Management, Earth Science or other relevant training, etc.].
- Previous wildland fire fighting experience [may include volunteer], or skill/aptitude related to trades.
- High level of academics or fitness achievement.
- WorkSafe BC recognized OFA Level 3 valid through to November 2023.
- Valid British Columbia Forest Safety Council BC Faller Certification or ENFORM Oil & Gas Faller Certification.
- Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover letter required: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Résumé: YES - Ensure your résumé includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including start and end dates [month and year] and job-related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying. Please limit your résumé to 3 pages.
Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.
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