BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a (Grid 27) base position

Job Overview
The focus of this job is to develop policy, guidance and other tools to improve the stewardship of ecological corridors and connectivity in British Columbia. This position is not about furthering science through field research; it is about working with people to develop policy and guidance. This will require the incumbent to lead the research, analysis, development and implementation of strategic policies and processes that directly support the stewardship of ecological connectivity and corridors at a landscape scale within the Natural Resource Sector. Ecological connectivity is an evolving, expansive and highly strategic area of business that requires policy development in collaboration with different sectors of business (e.g., Highways, Forests, Agriculture), First Nations and other partners to maintain and improve the ability of wild species to move across the landscape.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or a field related to the program area and two (2) years of related experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or a field related to the program area and three (3) years of related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in public administration, business administration, law, economics, social sciences, natural resource management or a field related to the program area and five (5) years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related years of experience must be in each of the following:

• Experience in the development of legislation, regulation, policy, guidance, and extension materials.
• Experience in planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments.
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content.
• Experience providing professional advice and recommendations on legislation, policy and programs through policy papers and briefing material.
• Experience analyzing and developing science-based policy.
• Experience working with conservation biology and landscape ecology.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• One (1) year’ experience developing collaborative relationships with Indigenous Peoples and external partners.
• One (1) year’ experience working with the natural resource sector.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Francis.Iredale@gov.bc.ca or James.Quayle@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any Water, Land, Resource Stewardship office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 5 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until May 30th, 2027. 
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.