BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview
This position provides a leadership role in engagement and consultation with First Nations and stakeholders to help deliver the Regional Wildlife program. This position also provides scientific leadership and specialized expertise to the Section Head.

Qualifications:
Education and related experience:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a related field and two (2) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Related experience in designing, developing and delivering fish, wildlife or habitat management monitoring and assessments.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience leading engagement or consultation processes with multiple First Nations governments or stakeholders.
• Experience related to Indigenous Peoples relationship management.
• Experience interpreting and applying natural resource management legislation and policy.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment, as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) in BC with the College of Applied Biologists (CAB). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid BC driver’s licence.
• Must be physically able to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.
• Must be able to conduct field work in all weather conditions and environments. This may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in camp conditions and operation of a variety of equipment.
• Must meet safety standards of WorkSafe BC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ken.Walburger@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) temporary, full time position available until July 23rd, 2027.
This temporary appointment may be extended or become permanent.
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

How to Apply:
Your resume 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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio), with the BC College of Applied Biologists (CAB). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

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 job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.