BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
FrontCounter BC is a client-centric organization that provides a single-window service for natural resource ministry clients. FrontCounter BC helps individuals and businesses learn about and apply for different licences, permits, and other authorizations required to utilize British Columbia’s Natural Resources. 

The FrontCounter BC team within the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship – Permitting Transformation Division is a dynamic and supportive group dedicated to helping clients navigate the permitting process. As a Senior Natural Resource Specialist, you’ll be part of an established team that operates as a one-stop shop for applications across multiple provincial agencies, including Land, Water, and other resource related activities. With offices ranging from nine to twenty staff members, the team thrives on camaraderie and mutual support, working closely with colleagues from other ministries to streamline applications and provide exceptional service to clients. 

The Role
The Senior Natural Resource Specialist acts as the Team Lead for the program, provides supervision, conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, project management and leadership within the FrontCounter BC office. The position may also lead or provide support to major projects teams (i.e. clean energy teams, project review teams, and mines review teams) or provincial initiatives as required. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in natural resource management or related field, and a minimum of three (3) years’ of related experience in a resource management related field; OR,
• Diploma in natural resource management or related field, and five (5) years’ of related experience in a resource management related field; OR,
• An equivalent combination of related education and experience may also be considered.

*Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience working in a natural resource management related field.
• Experience negotiating and interacting positively and respectfully with clients such as: private citizens, communities, First Nations groups, other government agencies and industry.
• Experience resolving complex problems and controversial issues with tact that may require innovation, adaptation, or deviation from policies.
• Experience in supervision of staff including assignment of work, attendance management, coaching, mentoring and performance development.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience working in FrontCounterBC or Ministry Authorizations processing natural resource applications.
• Experience leading meetings and making presentations to groups.
• Experience participating in change initiatives and process improvements.
• Experience supervising staff in a union environment.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Stacey.Allan@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per 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.

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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 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.