BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Senior Authorizations Officer will join the established Tenures Authorizations team, a collaborative group of about 21 staff who work together to support responsible land and resource use across the district. In this role, they will provide professional supervision to a smaller group of 4–5 employees and work closely with Resource and District Managers, as well as stewardship, revenue, and administrative teams. This team values respect, diverse perspectives, and inclusive decision‑making as they review permits that directly influence government revenue, industry, natural resources, and community employment.

The Role
In this role, the Senior Authorizations Officer reviews permit applications, supports staff through professional supervision, and assesses cumulative impact records to help ensure sound, balanced decision‑making. This is an exciting opportunity to build a meaningful career in the BC Public Service while contributing to work that supports government revenue, industry, and sustainable resource stewardship. Candidates will be inspired by the chance to collaborate with colleagues across ministries, industry partners, and community stakeholders, all while living and working in the beautiful Peace region and growing within a supportive, inclusive team environment.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in a natural resource field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area.  (e.g., Association of Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia))
• Experience in negotiating /mediating solutions in natural resource management.
• Related experience (field/office) working in resource management.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following

• Experience in supervising, leading, coaching and mentoring staff
• Three (3) years or more experience in forest revenue, appraisals, scaling, waste, cruising or other functions related to forest management.

Experience in consulting, negotiating and resolving conflicts with stakeholders in natural resource management.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Graydon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment February 2, 2026: Posting closing date extended to February 18, 2026.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (OTHER) 3 under Requisition 121894.

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.

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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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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.