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 Senior Advisor, First Nations Relations examines proposals of high economic value for use of natural resources on Crown Land and determine the impact on First Nations’ identified or potential traditional use areas. This position carries out consultations and negotiations to address First Nations concerns and referrals to municipalities and other government Ministries while minimizing any negative impacts on provincial revenues.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in resource management and two (2) years of related experience; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in resource management or other relevant discipline and three (3) years of related experience; OR
• Diploma in resource management or other relevant discipline and four (4) years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Related Experience may include:

• Experience participating in consultations/negotiations with First Nations.
• Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.
• Experience in policy development and implementation.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Mark.VanTassel@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) temporary, full-time position available for approximately one year; this may be extended.
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to three (3) 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 vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

How to Apply:
Your resume and 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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.

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.