BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a grid level 3A base position.

Job Overview
Reporting to a Section Head or an excluded manager, the Senior Licenced Authorizations Officer provides specialist services to the Natural Resource Sector in evaluating resource applications, making natural resource authorization decisions, and leading or participating in complex projects in the North Area. This position may supervise professional and technical staff.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• Registered, or immediately (within 6 months) eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e., Association of Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists). Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
• Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association and two years related work experience.

Related Experience includes:

• Experience (field/office) working in natural resource management; preference will be given for experience related to water management.
• Experience performing technical duties and working with key statutes (acts and regulations) that support natural resource management; preference will be given for experience related to water management.
• Experience in negotiating and consulting with relevant parties in natural resource management; preference will be given for experience related to water management.
• Experience with project management of major projects (e.g., IPP’s, major mines, etc.) and complex water files.
• Experience as a Statutory Decision Maker; preference will be given for more than one year of experience with authority under the WSA.
• Experience in supervising, leading, coaching, and mentoring staff; preference will be given for more than one year of experience.
• Experience managing First Nations’ or partner engagement processes, negotiations, and public outreach.
• Experience with compliance and enforcement of statutes; preference will be given for experience related to water management.
• Experience designing, implementing, or leading hydrological or water quantity monitoring programs to support natural resource and watershed management decisions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Suzan.Lapp@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
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 also posted as a Scientific/Technical Officer (Resource) 27R - Senior Authorizations Specialist under Requisition 123929.

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.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer/Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the relevant BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made. If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the Scientific/Technical Officer (Resource) 27R - Senior Authorizations Specialist opportunity via Requisition 123929.

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.