Bring your planning and facilitation skills to this career building role

Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) is the lead coordinating agency in the provincial government for all emergency management activities. EMCR works directly with local governments, Indigenous Nations, provincial ministries and agencies, federal departments, other jurisdictions, industry and volunteers in hazard mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The Emergency Support Services (ESS) Regional Planning Officer Leads and facilitates development and maintenance of regional ESS capacity and strategies in partnership with First Nations, Local Governments, non-government organizations (NGOs), and emergency response agencies. This position also provides leadership in the ESS Branch of the Provincial Regional Emergency Operations Centre (PREOC) during activation.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, public, emergency management, business administration or social science field, or a related field, AND
• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience*.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  
• *Related experience must include all of the following:
  • Facilitating the development of emergency/disaster management plans with multi-partner groups including First Nations, Local Government and/or NGOs.
  • Designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Participating in and/or managing operations in an emergency coordination environment.
    
• Preference may be given to applicants who have any of the following:
  • Experience working with and engaging with First Nations communities and/or organizations.
  • Experience with emergency software applications (e.g., Web EOC).
  • Experience working with Emergency Support Services or Social Service programs.
  • Risk management certification / designation.
  • Project management certification / designation.

Applicants must be willing and able to:

• Be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures.
• Work on-call and work on-site and extended hours during emergency activations.
• Travel occasionally.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Farrah.Simpson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (May 27): Posting close date extended to May 31.
There are two (2) positions available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods.
These are temporary opportunities until December 1, 2025 based in Kamloops or Prince George. These temporary opportunities may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Kamloops, Nelson, Prince George, Saanichton, Smithers, Surrey, and Victoria .
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.

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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.