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The Emergency Management Technician supports the British Columbia emergency management structure including planning, preparedness, response and recovery at the regional level, as well as the integration of key regional stakeholders and maintains critical linkages to local government, provincial and federal staff, First Nations, industry, volunteers and the public.

The Emergency Management Technician assists the Regional Manager with daily operations including search and rescue, road rescue, emergency social services and dangerous goods incidents. As a Provincial Regional Emergency Operations Centre (PREOC) Command Staff member, the position may direct multi-disciplinary teams of staff, provincial ministries, and contractors during planning, preparedness, response and recovery. The position assists by maintaining the operational readiness of a PREOC, including 24/7 staff availability, and participates in Temporary Emergency Assignment Management System (TEAMS) member training and exercising.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g. Business Administration, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Natural Resource Management, etc.) and two (2) years directly related experience; OR
• Diploma in a related field (e.g. Business Administration, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Natural Resource Management, etc.) and minimum four (4) years directly related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education / training / experience.
  
• Related experience includes all the following:
  • Experience in the development of procedures, standards and guidelines.
  • Experience in leading a team, addressing strategic initiatives and coordinating multi-agency committees or working groups.
  • Experience dealing with natural hazards, risk assessment and emergency response.
  • Experience working with standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Financial Administration experience.
    
• In addition to candidates meeting the above education and experience, preference may also be given to applicants with experience in any of the following areas:
  • Experience working and engaging with First Nations communities and/or organizations.
  • Experience in the delivery of operational requirements and delivery of training programs.
  • Experience with emergency software.
  • Experience and training with Incident Command System.
  • BC Emergency Management Systems (BCEMS) training.

Candidates must be able and willing to:

• Travel occasionally.
• Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations and participate in operational deployments throughout the province.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Samantha.Wilbur@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to two (2) days a week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods.
This position can be based in Saanichton or Victoria.
This is a permanent opportunity.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.

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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. 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 be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

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.