BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid Level 24R base position.

Job Overview
Reporting to a section head or excluded manager and working in a variety of settings, the Authorizations Specialist provides senior technical advice and may make decisions regarding the allocation of resources and adjudication of multiple natural resource authorizations for the Natural Resource Sector (i.e., forest tenures, wildfire rehabilitation, forest health, fibre utilization).

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Degree in natural resource management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated increasing experience working in natural resource management.
• Experience performing professional duties and working with key statutes that support natural resource management.
• Experience in consulting, negotiating and resolving conflicts with partners/stakeholders in natural resource management.

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

• Experience in supervising, leading, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Experience in project/contract management; specifically, general services for consulting and equipment operations.
• Experience in engaging resource partners/stakeholders, bringing these groups together to work towards common goals.
• Experience in reviewing Cutting Permit and Road Permit applications and preparing associated Briefing Notes for the Authorized Decision Maker, as well as knowledge of Ministry of Forests commercial timber management strategy and policies/legislation for fibre utilization.
• Experience with geospatial analysis and data.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cheryl.Mackenzie@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Three (3) positions available. One (1) permanent position and two (2) temporary opportunities (One is until March 2028, and the other is until September 2027). These positions may be extended or become permanent.
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
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 Licensed Science Officer 2A (OTHER) under Requisition 124361.

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 Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). 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 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.