The Team
The BC Wildfire Service Boundary Zone team in Grand Forks supports wildfire prevention, preparedness, and response across the region. The team includes approximately 26 staff, including four fire crews and key support roles such as the Operations Assistant. Employees work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values teamwork, knowledge-sharing, continuous learning, and work-life balance. As part of both the Boundary Zone and the larger Southeast Fire Centre team, staff are encouraged to take initiative, contribute ideas, and play an active role in operational success.
The Role
The Operations Assistant plays a key role in supporting wildfire operations through a mix of administrative, financial, HR, and logistical responsibilities. Duties include cost tracking, budget and invoice processing, HR support, fire season preparation, and coordinating accommodations, meals, and other logistics for crews. No two days are the same. The role offers a unique blend of administrative, financial, operational, and human resource responsibilities while directly supporting front-line wildfire operations and the staff who deliver them. You will gain exposure to a wide range of government systems and processes.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Experience working in an office setting.
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/or 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.
Valid Class 5 driver's licence. (if relevant for position)
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For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
About this Position:
This is a temporary (auxiliary) opportunity until November 1, 2026. However, this position will have annual recall rights, with appointments typically from February until November of each year.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
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. 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 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.
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.
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
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: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
