BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a grid level 27 base position.

Job Overview
This position increases provincial capacity for aquatic habitat (freshwater and coastal marine) restoration by providing specialized expertise and support to existing programs, initiatives, and practitioners. Working collaboratively with ministry staff, Indigenous Nations, partners, and restoration professionals, the position helps advance shared priorities and improve project outcomes. The position also strengthens coordination by connecting people, knowledge, funding opportunities, and restoration efforts, while serving as the lead ministry technical and policy resource on restoration planning, policy, permitting, and project delivery to enhance the effectiveness and implementation of ongoing initiatives.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in biological sciences or a related field and 2 years of related experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a related field and 3 years of related experience.

Related experience

• Experience interpreting and applying environmental management legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Experience conducting public consultation processes dealing with environmental management issues.

Professional registration and certification requirements

• You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Biologist (RPBio) with the BC College of Applied Biologists (CAB). 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tyler.Muhly@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.

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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 Biologist (RPBio) with the BC College of Applied Biologists (CAB). 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.

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.