BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a (Grid 24) base position

Job Overview
Reporting to the Fish and Wildlife Section Head, the Fisheries Biologist will ensure regional program objectives are consistent with provincial goals by developing, implementing and enforcing strategies necessary for the protection of wild and enhanced stocks to accommodate present and future recreational demands through a variety of management techniques including stock assessment, fish culture, restoration and enhancement, habitat protection, land management, planning, research and inventory, and providing diversified and quality angling opportunities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Minimum four years of related fisheries experience (or an acceptable combination of education and experience), including field-based biological sampling, analysis and reporting, and providing advice within a regulatory regime.
• Registered (or eligible) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology (CAB) within six months of employment. Eligible is defined as possessing, at the time of application, a designation equivalent to the CAB’s RP Bio in another jurisdiction and being able to transfer it to BC within six months of employment.
• Minimum four years of related fisheries experience assessing and monitoring natural resources.
• Must possess and maintain a valid British Columbia Class 5 driver's licence.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience in recreational fisheries, stock assessment, and fisheries management.
• Experience in assessing, analyzing and recommending stocking prescriptions for stocked lakes.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact James.Jacklin@gov.bc.ca.
 

About this Position:
There is currently a temporary opportunity available from August 2026 until February 29 2028. This temporary opportunity may become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary 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.
Amendment (April 27, 2026): Posting closing date extended to (May 11, 2026)

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 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.