BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Range Branch with the Ministry of Forests plays a meaningful role at the intersection of land stewardship and sustainable resource use, supporting the management of British Columbia’s vast rangelands. This team works closely with communities, ranchers, and other partners to ensure Crown lands are thoughtfully managed for grazing while protecting ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and long-term environmental values. With a steady focus on balancing economic and environmental priorities, this group brings together technical expertise, field knowledge, and a collaborative spirit to guide responsible range practices and maintain healthy landscapes for generations to come.

The Role:
The Director, Range Branch provides inspiring leadership for the province’s Range program, guiding the stewardship and sustainable use of Crown range resources while bringing balance to environmental, economic, and community priorities. This role sets the strategic direction for legislation, policy, and province-wide initiatives, while building strong relationships with partners, Indigenous communities, and the ranching sector to support a thriving and resilient landscape. With a steady hand on operations, people, and resources, the Director helps shape thoughtful decisions and forward-looking plans that benefit British Columbians today and into the future.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree in Agriculture or Range Management and considerable (minimum of three (3) years) operational experience with Crown range management and related issues and challenges. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in the management and supervision of geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary staff.
• Experience negotiating/mediating solutions on Crown range.
• Experience establishing and reconciling program and project objectives, priorities and budgets.
• BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).

Preference may be given for one (1) or more of the following:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment) with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) as a Professional Agrologist.
• Experience with Statutory Decision Making in the natural resource sector.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Shellie.Saunders@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in any office of the Ministry of Forests. 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 two (2) or more 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 excluded from union membership.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 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 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 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.