Ministry of Forests
100 Mile House, Alexis Creek, Quesnel, Williams Lake
Operations Specialist
$63,446.31 – $72,142.65 annually
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province of BC’s primary emergency response organization. It
operates year-round to deliver its mandate for wildfire management and response to natural
hazard emergencies. The BCWS operates provincially, delivering services through six fire centres,
thirty-three zones and two provincial centres in Kamloops and Victoria.
This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of preparing, preventing, detecting and
responding to wildfires through the administration of operational resources in a fire centre.
Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the
Ministry of Forests.
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.
For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant
Advisory Service – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Qualifications for this role include:
• Degree in a field related to forestry, resource management or equivalent knowledge, plus
one (1) year recent related experience; OR
• Technical diploma in a field related to forestry, resource management, or equivalent
knowledge, plus three (3) years recent related experience; OR
• Grade 12 plus five (5) years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training may be considered
o Recent, related experience is defined as experience in emergency management or
other disciplines related to natural resource management
• Valid Class 5 drivers license
For more information and to apply online by April 3, 2023, please go to:
https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/98578