BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 3A base position

Job Overview
This position supports the Forest Science Planning and Practices Branch by providing consultation and engagement advice or services related to legislative and regulatory improvement. The Senior First Nations Advisor is responsible for staying current with evolving practices, policies, and legislation concerning Indigenous Rights and Title, and for ensuring that the Branch’s work aligns with legal obligations and best practices. This position should build and maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with First Nations, and Indigenous organizations, as well as internally with other advisors and staff primarily involved with Indigenous relations. 

Qualifications:
●    Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.

Related Experience may include:
●    Experience in participating in consultations/negotiations with First Nations. 
●    Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues. 
●    Experience in policy development and implementation. 
●    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. 

Willingness statement
●    Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sean.Muise@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a 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.

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.

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. 

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.