BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Range Branch in the Ministry of Forests is the provincial centre of expertise for rangeland management in BC, supporting sustainable grazing, healthy ecosystems, and responsible stewardship of Crown land. The team provides leadership in policy, practices, ecology, and land management that helps balance environmental, agricultural, and community interests across the province.

The Role:
The Provincial Invasive Species Officer provides provincial leadership for invasive plant management in British Columbia. Responsible for setting strategy, policy, standards, and program direction, this role leads efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to invasive species threats across the province. Working at the intersection of science, policy, and partnerships, the position drives coordinated action with First Nations, local governments, industry, researchers, and other agencies while leading a team of specialists and influencing decisions with province-wide impact. The leadership and decisions of this role help protect millions of hectares of BC’s lands and waters, shaping the long-term health, resilience, and productivity of ecosystems across the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master of Science in Natural Resource Management or a related field (i.e. Range Sciences, Agriculture or Environmental Sciences) with extensive experience (at least 15 years) in invasive species or plant management including working knowledge of integrated pest management principles and ecologically-based invasive plant management approaches; or,
• Bachelor of Science in one of these fields with at least 17 years of related experience.
• Experience managing technical and/or professional staff in resource management and developing and managing annual budgets.
• Experience negotiating/mediating solutions in natural resource management and effectively resolving complex situations including conflict resolution.
• Experience in and knowledge of First Nations and public consultation processes dealing with complex resource management issues.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Agrologist (PAg) with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). 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.

Additional Requirements:

• A valid BC driver’s licence.
• Extensive travel required.
• Must meet safety standards of WorkSafeBC.
• Conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, ATV, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jodie.Kekula@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in one of the following locations: Cranbrook, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Nelson, Prince George, Vernon; other locations may be considered.
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the above locations.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 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 Professional Agrologist (PAg) with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). 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.