BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 27 base position

Job Overview
Reporting to a Section Head, the Senior Authorizations Specialist is accountable for making natural resource authorizations decisions and recommendations on complex applications or against complex legislation and regulations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a natural resource management field and two (2) years of related experience; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management field and three (3) years of related experience; OR
• Diploma in a natural resource management field and four (4) years of related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in a natural resource management field and five (5) years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience may include:

• Experience in negotiating and consulting with relevant parties in natural resource management.
• Experience (field/office) working in resource management.
• Experience in supervising, leading, coaching and mentoring staff.

Preference may be given to those with:

• Experience working with the Land Act or Fish and Seafood Act, and associated regulations.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid BC driver’s licence.
• Must meet safety standards of WorkSafeBC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Amber.1.MacDonald@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There are currently three (3) opportunities available: one (1) permanent, full time position is available in the Coast Area (Campbell River, Courtenay, Daajing Giids, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Port McNeill, Powell River, Squamish, Surrey, Victoria) due to required site inspections on the coast; two (2) temporary (one 18 months, one over 7 months), full time positions are also available and can be based in any location with access to a Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship office.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Flexible work options are available; each position may be able to work two (2) or more 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.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Other) 3A. If you are currently in a Grid 3A base position, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 124658.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.

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.