BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Omineca and Skeena Region LUPCE Team is an established and dynamic team of more than 20 professionals who work together on complex resource stewardship initiatives across Northern B.C. We value diverse perspectives, collaboration, and inclusion, and our team brings together a wide range of skills and experiences to find practical solutions to challenges related to water, land, and resource stewardship. In this role, you will work with colleagues and partners from many backgrounds and sectors, helping to build strong relationships and support healthy, resilient communities and environments for all British Columbians.

The Role
As a Land and Resource Coordinator, you will help develop and implement solutions to complex water, land, and resource stewardship challenges by working collaboratively with diverse teams, First Nations, stakeholders, and partners across sectors. This role offers an exciting opportunity to connect environmental, social, and economic priorities while supporting strong relationships and a healthy, resilient future for all British Columbians. If you are passionate about resource stewardship, value meaningful collaboration with Indigenous partners, and enjoy working in a supportive and inclusive team environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) 2 years of related experience; OR
• A Technical Diploma in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management), or an equivalent combination of education/training plus, 3 or more years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A valid B.C. driver’s licence.

Related Experience may include

• Experience working in the natural resource sector.
• Experience managing multiple projects or a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous groups or governments, and external partners.
• Experience facilitating groups whose members hold varying interests.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• Registered, or immediately 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Trisha.Ng@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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) 24R under Requisition 124482. 

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.

The BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including one of the best pension plans available, and a healthy work-life balance within a diverse and inclusive work environment. Professional Employees Association members enjoy a 35-hour work week, four weeks of annual paid leave, and a 7% allowance in lieu of Overtime, Shiftwork and Standby (OSS), which can be taken as either additional salary or time off. Other benefits include coverage of professional fees, comprehensive dental and medical plans, and a wide range of career development and learning opportunities.

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) 24R - Land & Resource Coordinator opportunity via Requisition 124482. 

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.