BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid Level 24 base position. 

Job Overview
The Ecosystems Biologist acts as an expert for the Region’s terrestrial and/or aquatic ecosystems programs. Key activities include: species inventory, habitat surveys, decision support for species and habitat management, permitting support, guidance on species and ecosystem conservation, impact mitigation and restoration.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in biological sciences or equivalent.
• Registered (or immediately eligible) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology within 6 months of employment.

Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a Professional Biologist (RP Bio) with the College of Applied Biology within 6 months of appointment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be confirmed. If you are not currently registered, advise how you have confirmed with the CAB that you are immediately eligible.

• Experience in conducting environmental surveys and assessments.

PREFERENCES

• Experience in reviewing permits, authorizations or other proposals for development and in applying ecological/biological expertise, natural resource legislation, policy and guidance to provide technical recommendations.
• Experience collaborating and/or consulting with First Nations, local governments, external consultants and the natural resource industry to resolve ecosystem stewardship and resource management issues.
• Knowledge of local species and ecosystems and experience conducting field sampling, data analysis, recovery planning, and reporting for local species.
• Experience in statistical analyses and/or GIS analysis and/or ecological modelling.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Mary.Toews@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Two 2 Positions available: 1 (one) permanent position; and 1 (one) 12 month temporary opportunity.
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 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.

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.