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 focus of this Licensed Land and Resource Specialist role is on natural resource management, including forestry management issues within the Campbell River Natural Resource District. This position may support local implementation of the old growth strategic review through forest landscape planning, and lead partner and stakeholder engagement on several local planning projects.

This 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 work with a 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. This position deals with complex natural resource issues involving multiple stakeholders and First Nations and may lead engagement on several projects.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment), with Forest Professionals BC as a Registered Professional Forester. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a natural resource management related field AND a minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a natural resource discipline; OR
• Technical Diploma in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) AND a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a natural resource discipline; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and seven (7) years of related experience may be considered.

Related Experience includes each of the following:

• Recent (within the last five (5) years) experience working in natural resource management in a direct, matrix or project management environment.
• Recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a multiple stakeholders and partners environment understanding perspectives, conflicts and facilitating/developing solutions. 
• Recent (within the last three (3) years) experience related to First Nations consultation, collaboration and/or relationship building with Indigenous communities in British Columbia.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience with geospatial analysis and data.
• Recent (within the last five (5) years) experience managing technical and/or professional staff in natural resource management in a direct, matrix or project management environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess or be willing and able to immediately obtain (within six (6) months of employment) a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments and corporate structures.
• To keep current on emerging issues.
• To take in-house training and certification as required.
• To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required.
• To travel and overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Shane.Simard@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Campbell River.
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.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Campbell River.
This position is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 27R. If you are currently in a Grid 27R base position, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 123845.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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 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 Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC. 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.