BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The successful candidate will join the consultation team, an established group of five dedicated professionals, who care for each other and the work they are doing. This collaborative team works closely with the authorizations, Stewardship (Woodlots), and tenures business areas to ensure consultation requirements are met efficiently and respectfully.

The Role
This position plays a pivotal role in supporting woodlot authorizations by initiating, engaging, and providing consultation summaries. The work is essential to ensuring responsible resource management, supporting local woodlot licencees, and advancing critical economic and Treaty 8 related commitments.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, public administration, business administration, law or other relevant discipline and minimum 3 years of related experience; OR Master’s Degree in natural resource management, public administration, business administration, law or other relevant discipline and minimum 1 year of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. 
• Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.

Preference may be given to those with:

• Three (3) or more years experience working with Indigenous communities and leading First Nations consultations.
• Supervisory experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact lisa.graydon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is for one (1) permanent opportunity in Fort Nelson.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a 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.

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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.