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Posting: EOI 26:111

Position: Off-Car Unit Chief Acting Supervisor

Location: Multiple

Positions: 13 (thirteen)

Posted: March 9, 2026

Closing Date: March 22, 2026

 

 

***As per MOA found here- Acting Supervisor Selection Process, only employees attached to the post and the platoon on which the Acting Supervisor vacancy occurs will be eligible to apply.***

 

All current acting Off-Car Unit Chiefs who have not been awarded the designation through a posting, need to apply and successfully complete the selection process. 

 

STATION NAME	SHIFT INFORMATION	Number of positions	SHIFT HOURS
Nanaimo Post	Off Car, Alpha, B	1	0530-1730/1730-0530
Victoria Post	Off Car, Alpha, A & D platoons	2	0545-1745/1745-0545
Abbotsford Post	Off Car, Alpha, D platoon	1	0600-1800/1800-0600
Mission Post	Off Car, Alpha, C platoon	1	0600-1800/1800-0600
Kamloops Post	Off Car, Alpha, D platoon	1	0600-1800/1800-0600
Kelowna Post	Off Car, Alpha, B platoon	1	0600-1800/1800-0600
Prince George Post	Off Car, Alpha, A, B, C, D platoons	6	0600-1800/1800-0600

 

 

As outlined in Appendix 23, to support the recruitment and retention of Indigenous workers, and to improve the care of Indigenous patients/residents/clients/service users across the health care system, the Employer may select an Indigenous candidate, even where they are not the most senior qualified candidate. 

 

Indigenous employees are encouraged to contact Internal Recruitment at internalrecruitment@bcehs.ca to self-identify as an Indigenous applicant to the posting in question. Please include the posting number in your email. Please ensure the other application steps are completed as well (online application, station interest form if applicable) by the posting closing date of March 22, 2026*

 

 

Selection Criteria

 

Selection will be in accordance with Article 13.03 of the Collective Agreement (a), (b) and(c). Article 13.03 (d) or (e) will not apply to Acting Supervisors.

 

In preparation for the upcoming Unit Chief examination/assessment, please view the required study reference material here.

 

 

Next, vacant positions will be filled following the next steps:

 

Applicants first considered will meet the following eligibility criteria:

 

1. Bargaining unit employee
2. Three (3) years plus a day of experience within BCEHS at the relevant paramedic level 

 

The above noted qualifiers must be achieved by the closing of the posting.

 

 

Knowledge/Skills Assessment (45% of total score)

 

Applicants will be required to successfully complete a knowledge/skills assessment. This assessment is online through the Learning Hub and must be completed from a location with reliable internet access. The online assessment will be sent to qualified candidates’ BCEHS email and will be available for a 24-hour period. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exam date at least 7 days in advance. 

 

Online Exam Access:

Please be aware, applicants require access to a reliable internet connection via Google Chrome, and it is recommended to use a laptop or desktop computer. We discourage the use of mobile devices for these activities.

 

Should you be unsuccessful on the written exam or pass the exam but not participate in the interview process, you will be counted as "unsuccessful" and will not be eligible to compete for roles in the same classification for a period of 6 months.

 

Interview (45% of total score)

 

Applicants who successfully achieve a score of 65% or higher on the Knowledge/Skills Assessment will be scheduled to interview. Video interviewing will be used to allow applicants to answer the questions remotely using recorded video. Eligible applicants will be notified of the interview date at least 7 days in advance. 

 

Please be aware, you will require access to a reliable internet connection and a web camera. It is recommended to use a laptop or desktop computer. We discourage the use of mobile devices for these activities.

 

Full-Time Seniority (Up to 10%)

 

Up to 10% will be applied to all candidates who complete the interview to determine their final score.

 

 

The successful candidate(s) shall be the employee(s) with the highest total score and a satisfactory disciplinary record, attached to the correct post and platoon.

 

 

Application Instructions and Additional Information:

 

We invite you to apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button where you can register for the first time or enter your Username and Password in order to re- access your profile on our system.

 

BC Emergency Health Services employees are advised that Talent Acquisition will only contact employees regarding this employment bulletin using the employee’s contact information contained in the Human Resources system or BCEHS Email.

 

It is very important that your contact information is up to date with Human Resources. If you would like to make changes to your contact information, you can complete a form to do so and submit it to Records and Benefits. You can find the form at: Employee Address Change Form (the form may take a few minutes to load).   If you expect to be away, or unable to answer your telephone after the posting closing date please email a proxy acceptance to the BCEHS Recruitment Help Desk at: InternalRecruitment@bcehs.ca.   APPLICATION TIP:  If you want to check on your application after you have applied, you can log into TalentFlow/Brainhunter and review your applicant history. Go to the job posting page on the BCEHS Intranet and scroll to the bottom and log in. You will see your profile page and the application history is at the top of the page. Note that you cannot go back into an application once submitted. You should receive an auto-response from the inbox for any form you have submitted for this posting. Review and open the attachments to verify the information is accurate. Please reach out to internalrecruitment@bcehs.ca if you have any questions.   Please Apply with Careful Consideration: Before applying, be sure the position, timing, and community are a good fit for you. Applying for unwanted positions, declining or rescinding after acceptance slows the recruitment process and negatively impacts other applicants and communities.   We are here to help – If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the BCEHS Recruitment Help Desk:   BCEHS Recruitment Help Desk Phone: 604-675-7470 Toll Free: 1-844-675-7470 Email: InternalRecruitment@bcehs.ca Hours: 08:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday (excluding Statutory Holidays)

We invite you to apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button where you can register for the first time or enter your Username and Password in order to re-access your profile on our system.  REMEMBER USE YOUR PHSA ID # AND PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION IS ON RECORD.