BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Permitting Transformation team supports consultation and engagement processes that help inform natural resource decisions across the province. The team works in partnership with First Nations, government, and industry while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where employees feel supported and valued.

The Role
The Manager, First Nations Relations leads a team responsible for supporting meaningful consultation and engagement with First Nations on natural resource decisions and major projects across the province. This role provides strategic advice, builds collaborative relationships with communities and partners, and helps ensure consultation processes are respectful, inclusive, and responsive to diverse perspectives. The position also fosters a positive workplace culture where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in natural resource management, forestry, agrology, indigenous studies or a related field and at least three (3) years of recent, related experience; OR,
• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, forestry, agrology, indigenous studies or a related field and at least four (4) years of recent, related experience; OR,
• Diploma in natural resource management, forestry, agrology, indigenous studies or a related field and at least seven (7) years of recent, related experience; OR,
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered; AND,
• Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last eight (8) years.
• Must possess (or be able to obtain within six (6) months) a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License 

Recent, related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience leading consultations and/or participating in negotiations with Indigenous peoples.
• Experience in Indigenous relationship building
• Experience leading and resolving complex issues (staff and client)
• Experience in supervising, leading, coaching, and mentoring staff.

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

• Experience negotiating consultation agreements.
• Experience working in the natural resource sector (e.g. forestry, mining, land, water, wildlife).
• Experience managing multiple projects and assignments.
• Experience consulting with First Nations communities in northern BC.
• Experience supervising employees in BC union environment.

Willingness Statements:

• Must be willing and able to travel to meet job requirements.
• Meet safety standards of WorkSafe BC
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Marianne.Johnson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resource Stewardship offices: Burns Lake, Dawson Creek, Fort St James, Fort St John, Hazelton, Houston, Mackenzie, Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, Vanderhoof.
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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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 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.