The Team
The Provincial Wildfire Origin and Cause team within the BC Wildfire Service is responsible for determining how and where wildfires start across British Columbia. Operating as part of the Province’s primary emergency response organization, the team supports wildfire prevention, enforcement, and cost recovery efforts by conducting investigations into human and natural fire causes. This work may inform administrative penalties, compliance actions under the Wildfire Act and regulations, and, where necessary, support court proceedings. The team collaborates closely with Fire Centres, Zones, provincial coordination centres in Kamloops and Victoria, law enforcement, legal counsel, and partner agencies. Through systematic evidence gathering, documentation, and reporting, they contribute to public safety, accountability, and the reduction of preventable wildfires across the province.
The Role
The Origin and Cause Clerk provides administrative and file management support to the Provincial Wildfire Origin and Cause business area within the BC Wildfire Service. The role focuses on coordinating, organizing, and maintaining documentation related to wildfire investigations, litigation, and potential cost recovery actions. Responsibilities include assembling and reviewing investigation files and binders, preparing materials for hearings and trials, managing witness documentation, ensuring records comply with ministry standards, and supporting freedom of information processes. The position also assists with training coordination, vehicle and equipment liaison, policy input, and may function in assigned Incident Command System roles. Overall, the role ensures that investigative documentation is complete, accurate, and litigation ready, enabling enforcement and legal processes to proceed efficiently.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Experience working in an office setting and working with computerized systems.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Administrative experience, or file/documentation lifecycle management experience, or 1 year of related clerical/administrative experience.
- Demonstrated accurate typing speed of 50 words per minute or greater
- 2 or more years of experience with Microsoft Word & Excel, Adobe, and/or PowerPoint
- Experience with Electronic Document Records Management System (EDRMS)
- Legal experience
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
About this Position
Currently there is 1 auxiliary full-time opportunity in Kamloops available until November 7, 2026.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Working for the BC Public Service
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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.
