BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 3A base position

Job Overview
The primary focus of the position is to develop creative management solutions to strategic resource management issues. The position bridges environmental, social and economic disciplines of natural resource management to advance policy, ministry priorities and strategies, and operational delivery of stewardship outcomes. The Land and Resource Specialist will lead diverse project team of multidisciplinary specialists across multiple agencies and is responsible for the management, coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives from initiation through to conclusion. The position deals with complex natural resource issues involving multiple stakeholders and First Nations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) or an equivalent combination of education/training and three (3) or more years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Recognized training in project management or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Significant experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
• Experience in managing project teams.
• Experience managing relationships with senior level partners and stakeholders.
• Experience or knowledge in implementing provincial and regional First Nations consultation procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
• Valid BC driver’s licence.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lindsey.Wood@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be located in Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, or Quesnel.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the above locations.
This position is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 27R. If you do not have the listed professional designation, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 123311 (do not apply to both positions as only one application will be accepted).
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
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 Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). 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 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.