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STO-RE 21R – Chainsaw Specialist Jobs in British Columbia at BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
A great opportunity to take the next step in your career
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 providing technical advice and operational training for the Fire Centre to ensure BCWS chainsaw program continues to meet the branch’s safety and business goals.
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Job Requirements:
Technical diploma or degree in a field related to forestry or resource management, and 2 years recent related experience; or
Grade 12 and an equivalent combination of education, training and 4 years recent related experience
Qualified Faller Trainer (QFT)
Preference statement(s)
Preference may be given to candidates with a current Qualified Supervisor Trainer (QST) certification.
Preference may be given to candidates with BC faller or ENFORM faller certification.
Preference may be given to candidates who have achieved a 90% mark on the BC faller field evaluation through the BC faller standard or ENFORM.
Preference may be given to candidates who have completed the BC Forest Safety Council – Faller Supervisor training.
Preference may be given to candidates who have completed the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) and have related instructional experience.
Preference may be given to candidates who have IC5, Strike Team Leader or equivalent fireline certification.
Provisos /Willingness statement(s)
Valid Class 5 driver licence or equivalent.
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 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
For questions regarding this position, please contact ************@gov.bc.ca .
About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to # days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods.
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.
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Title: STO-RE 21R – Chainsaw Specialist
Company: BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Location: British Columbia
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