STO-RE R - Wildfire Crew Supervisor

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On-Site

Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 CA (Primary)

$68,028.89 to $77,100.40 annually, plus a $43.55 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Burns Lake

10/21/2026

Regular Full Time

BC Public Service ->
Ministry of Forests

The Team
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province of BC’s primary emergency response organization that operates year-round to deliver its mandate for wildfire management. BCWS also delivers expertise and services in response to other natural hazard emergencies. The BCWS is underpinned by the Four Pillars of Emergency Management – Prevention & Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. BCWS partners with ministries, agencies, local, provincial, national, and international governments, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations to advance effective management of wildfire and other 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 overseeing operations for assigned fire crews during all fire suppression activities and project work, monitoring and ensuring performance standards and safe work practices

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 plus 4 seasons forest fire related experience;
  OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
  AND
• Minimum 2 seasons of supervisory experience;
  AND
• Valid Intermediate First Aid* (formally known as First Aid Ticket OFA Level
  2) or Basic First Aid and Transportation Endorsement

* Intermediate First Aid is the new name for Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 2, as of November 2024. The name change is part of a restructuring of first aid courses in British Columbia to align with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

• Incident Commander 5 certification, or higher
• Task Force Leader or Task Force Leader trainee certification
• Qualified Faller Assessor, Qualified Faller Trainer, Certified Faller or Faller in Training or industry equivalent.
• Experience in wildfire

• To successfully complete the pre-employment fitness standard
• To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures
• Maintain personal weights standards as required for crew type.
• 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/or 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.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence. (if relevant for position)

There is currently one full time available position available. This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent 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.

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