BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Land Use Planning and Cumulative Effects Division, Kootenay Boundary Region, Cumulative Effects Team.  Experienced team delivering the provincial Cumulative Effects Framework within the Kootenay Boundary Region and designing and implementing regional CE Frameworks with First Nations including assessment,  guidance and decision-support tools to help manage cumulative effects consistently and transparently across the natural resource sector.

The Role
The primary role of the Land & Resource Specialist is to lead the delivery of creative assessment and management solutions to strategic stewardship and resource management issues with the Kootenay Boundary regional Cumulative Effects Team. The role bridges environmental, social and economic disciplines of natural resource management by advancing implementation of cumulative effects policy, assessments, and analysis in support of ministry priorities and strategies, and stewardship outcomes. The position deals with complex natural resource issues that requires engaging in meaningful relationships with First Nations and diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) and 2 years of related experience, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) and 3 years of related experience, or
• A Technical Diploma in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) or an equivalent combination of education/training plus, 5 or more years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience in the last 5 years may include:

• Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
• Experience in managing project teams.
• Experience managing relationships with senior level partners. 
• Experience or knowledge in implementing provincial and regional First Nations consultation procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.

Preferences

• Training in project management or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Cumulative Effects assessment, analysis, policy, and implementation practices.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge developing and promoting working relationships and collaboration with First Nations.
• Experience directly supervising and leading staff.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating groups whose members hold varying interests, in a natural resource context.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ray.Morello@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
One (1) Position available. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future 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 Requisition 122409.

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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.