Communications Assistant • Mic

The Team
With successful completion of your application for the Communications Assistant position, you will be joining a team of five at the Kamloops Fire Centre. The Communications and Engagement team plays a consistent and supportive role at the Kamloops Fire Centre. As one of three Communications Assistants, you will report to the Communications Specialist and be responsible for supporting communications and engagement initiatives for this region. Our team interacts with every work group in the Kamloops Fire Centre and gets the opportunity to interact with staff from each of the five fire zones, allowing us to build and strengthen relationships across the region. Working under the Community Engagement Specialist, this team plays a role in supporting and maintaining relationships with partners and emergency response agencies throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.

The Role
The Communication Assistants play a critical role in delivering the communication initiatives for this region, with a focus on both internal and external communications projects. These projects help support staff, partners, media, and members of the public in understanding, and being informed on wildfire response. As a Communication Assistant you will get the opportunity to develop your communication skills, both verbally and written, as well as bring creative and unique ideas to an open and accepting team. As a member of this team, you can gain experience working with different response agencies and communities within this region. This position will help build competencies and skills in working in fast paced and dynamic situations but is also balanced with long and short term project work focused on new initiatives and polishing products that this team is responsible for.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Technical diploma in a field related to communications, public relations, journalism or equivalent knowledge; or
Grade 12 and an equivalent combination of education, training and 2 years related experience in communications.
Valid Class 5 driver licence.

Willingness Statements:

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 ICS 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 Nicole.Bonnett@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (January 15, 2025) – Posting close date is extended to February 2, 2025.
This is a seasonal auxiliary opportunity until November 1, 2025.
Kamloops is surrounded by over one hundred lakes as well as the North and South Thompson rivers. Water-based activities are very popular, such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice-fishing. Kamloops has a very strong First Nations culture.
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.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

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.

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