CLK 12R - Dispatcher

The Team
The Prince George Fire Centre Dispatch Team is a well established and welcoming team. When fully staffed, the team includes 13 Dispatchers and 4 Dispatch Supervisors, bringing together a mix of seasoned professionals and newer team members who value teamwork, learning, and respect for diverse perspectives. Working closely with Dispatch Supervisors and regional wildfire leadership, the team plays a critical role in supporting field operations and staff safety, and is known for its strong commitment to providing reliable, inclusive, and high quality service to clients and colleagues.

The Role
As a Dispatcher, you will use wildfire applications to receive and share updates, communicate with field staff using tools like radios, monitor aircraft operations, follow emergency procedures, and keep clear and accurate wildfire records. Working closely with coordination centre staff and incident commanders, the team helps protect the public and forest resources from wildfire, making a meaningful impact for communities across the province. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high performing, inclusive team that values collaboration, supports diversity of experience, and offers chances to travel and assist with provincial wildfire operations. The position is well suited to someone who can manage busy workloads, enjoys problem solving, contributes positively to a respectful team environment, and is interested in growing as a future leader.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
  

Preference may be given to candidates with a combination of, or all, the following:

• A demonstrated typing speed of 50 words per minute or greater.
• Experience working in a demanding environment with strict timelines
• Experience working in an office and team setting
• Experience in records management or filing
• Experience in emergency response or dispatch
• Experience working with computers and digital systems
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite.

Provisos /Willingness statement(s)

• 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/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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position:
This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future 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.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - 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 need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.