The Team
At the Kamloops Fire Zone, you'll join a dynamic and experienced team of diverse individuals dedicated to the common goal of making responder safety a priority. As a part of this team, you'll collaborate with professionals in wildfire prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery from across the province. We value being of service to our community, supporting each other, and promoting a learning culture.
The Role
As a Wildfire Operations Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the Zone by supporting the team with inquiries, various administration duties, procurement, finance, daily costing, and ensuring invoices are accurate and ready for payment. Your work has a direct impact, helping to keep operations running smoothly and supporting those on the front lines. This is a great opportunity to join a positive, hardworking team and build a career in public service with plenty of room to grow.
Job Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- 1 or more years of experience working in an office setting
Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
- 1 or more years of experience working with Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams and One Note.
- Experience working with a wide cross section of the provincial population.
- Experience communicating via email, phone, text, and in person, often in a time sensitive manner.
Provisos /Willingness statements
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- 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 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 assigned
Further questions regarding this posting are welcome. Please contact hugh.murdoch@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This is an auxiliary opportunity to October 25, 2025, with recall rights.
This position is located in Kamloops and has full time on-site requirements. The Ministry office is located at 4000 Airport Road, with free secure parking available.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary 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. 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.
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 application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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 at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
