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Business: BC Public Service
Email: Dustin.Karolat@gov.bc.ca
Website: bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com

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BC Wildfire Service is hiring qualified Fire Crew Members at a variety of locations in B.C. including Lillooet.

Position Classification: Forest Technician R9.

Salary Range: $50,190.86 - $56,456.21 annually.

Job Type: Temporary (Auxiliary)

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. 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.

Please see attachment for full job description and list of qualifications.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent; OR 

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered; AND

• Valid Basic First Aid* (formally known as First Aid Ticket OFA Level 1) with 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 5 drivers license as required for crew type.

 Provisos /Willingness statements:

• 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.

This posting is to establish an eligibility list to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

The majority of fire crews begin work in late February through May 6th and work until mid October; with an option for students to end in late August.  

To Apply, please visit the BC Public Service Website, and view the posting at: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/116454

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dustin.Karolat@gov.bc.ca.