BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 27R base position

Job Overview
Reporting to an excluded manager, the Land and Resource Specialist - Senior Authorizations Supervisor is accountable for making natural resource authorizations decisions and recommendations on complex applications or against complex legislation and regulations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a natural resource management field and two (2) years of related experience; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management field and three (3) years of related experience; OR
• Diploma in a natural resource management field and four (4) years of related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in a natural resource management field and five (5) years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience may include:

• Experience (field/office) working in resource management.
• Experience in negotiating and consulting with relevant parties in natural resource management.
• Experience in supervising, leading, coaching, and mentoring staff.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Must meet safety standards of WorkSafeBC.
• Willing and able to conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stays in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Robyn.Larocque@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment June 17th, 2026: posting closing date extended to June 29th, 2026.
There is currently one (1) temporary, full time position available to February 14th, 2028.
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office in the North Area. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This position will require occasional travel in the Skeena Region.
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 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.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Other) 3A. If your base position is a Grid 3A, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 123590.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.