Predictive Services Officer
Scientific Technical Officer R24

This position may be located in Victoria or Kamloops; other Ministry of Forests office locations across BC may be considered based on operational requirements and office space availability. Alternative locations could include Fire Centres in Castlegar, Parksville, Williams Lake, Prince George, and Smithers.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary opportunities.

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. 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.

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) works to keep British Columbians safe from wildfires and floods and contributes to managing other emergencies through prevention, preparedness, response and recovery programs and partnerships at the international, national, provincial, and local levels. BCWS has a presence in communities across BC, with thirty-three Fire Zones, six regional Fire Centres, and two provincial centres in Kamloops and Victoria. BCWS has approximately 350 full-time staff and over 1700 seasonal employees.

The Predictive Services Unit (PSU) consists of a multidisciplinary team within Wildfire Operations consisting of fire behaviour specialists, fire weather forecasters, and technology specialists who collect, synthesize, and interpret complex data and provide expertise in high-impact wildfire risk evaluations. The PSU develops innovative products, services, and technology solutions to advance risk-based, data driven decision making for wildfire prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The Predictive Services Officer provides broad senior level expertise to manage the research, data analysis and reporting functions that support strategic BCWS planning and operational decision making at executive and Provincial levels. As a member of the PSU multidisciplinary team within Wildfire Operations, this position is the subject matter expert on fire behaviour, fire science, data analytics, and technology. This role is responsible for advancing the organization’s business intelligence and developing innovative solutions that address complex, high impact emergency response and strategic planning needs of the BCWS.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Neal.McLoughlin@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Degree in a field related to forestry, resource management, public administration, business administration or equivalent knowledge plus 2 years recent related experience; OR
• Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management, or equivalent knowledge plus 4 years recent related experience; OR
• Grade 12 plus 6 years related experience an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in program or project management.
• Experience working on land and resource management issues.
• Valid Class 5 driver license.

PREFERENCE STATEMENTS:

• Demonstrated experience as a Fire Behaviour Analyst.
• Demonstrated competency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and data analysis.
• Experience in project management related to the field of technology.
• Advanced studies in wildfire science.

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.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

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.