BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a LSO 4 base position.

Job Overview
The Senior Relations Officer (SRO) works in BC Timber Sales (BCTS) Provincial Operations at the provincial level. The SRO is primarily focused on developing policy, providing strategic direction, advising, leading, and assisting in the development of business-oriented natural resource management related agreements between BCTS and indigenous and non-indigenous communities and businesses; community outreach and rural communications activities; and developing policy, providing strategic direction, and providing advice to BCTS staff respecting indigenous relations affecting or relating to BCTS. Given the nature of this work, the SRO will be called upon to liaise with staff within and external to Ministry of Forests (FOR), including BCTS Business Areas, and government (e.g., Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Ministry of Finance, First Nations, communities, and related associations etc.), as well as provide sound strategic and practical advice and support to BCTS staff and executive.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    Bachelor’s degree in forestry, forest science, forest ecology, forest engineering, natural resource management, or other related area, or a diploma in forestry.
•    Experience providing services in accordance with established standards of professional ethics and conduct.
•    Five (5) years of experience in one or more of: strategic policy, program development, First Nations relations and negotiations, and development of business relations and the negotiation of agreements.
•    Experience in successfully negotiating/mediating solutions in the natural resource sector.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements
•    A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:  
•    Experience preparing written briefing materials, reports and correspondence for executive and senior management levels of ministries and organizations or elected members of government (e.g., treasury board and cabinet submissions, ministerial response letters, information notes, decision notes, analyses and recommendations etc.).
•    Experience planning, developing and implementing natural resource sector legislation, regulation and policies.
•    Experience preparing instructional, educational or other communication materials such as advisory bulletins, standard operating procedures, or training materials.
•    More than five (5) years of experience in one or more of: strategic policy, program development, First Nations relations and negotiations, and development of business relations and the negotiation.

Willingness Statements 
•    Must be willing and able to travel to meet job requirements.
•    Must be willing and able to travel in fixed and/or rotary winged aircraft and/or watercraft.
•    Must be willing to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Gilbert.Richir@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until February 25, 2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

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.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application.  The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.