BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 4A base position

Job Overview
The Forest Landscape Planning (FLP) Branch within the Provincial Operations Division (POD) is responsible for leading implementation of the new FLP program in the Ministry of Forests. This includes the development and extension of provincial policy, guidance, communications and training materials for the FLP development process, engagement with provincial stakeholders, coordination of provincial governance structures for FLP program direction and the management of forest landscape modelling and assessment services for FLP tables.

The FLP Team Lead provides leadership and senior professional expertise for the implementation and continuous improvement of the FLP framework, as set out in the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA). The FLP Team Lead champions and coordinates the implementation and interpretation of FLP related legislation, policy, guidance and related activities that are critical to the achievement of Ministry goals and objectives for Forest Landscape Planning. The position leads a small team accountable for supporting FLP projects in the delivery of forest modelling and assessment services and extension of FLP legislation, policy, guidance and training.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Degree in Forestry or Natural Resource Management and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in forestry or natural resource management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Experience:

• Senior-level experience in leading or delivering resource planning and management at  the forest management unit or landscape level.
• Senior professional or management level experience in a forestry or natural resource management field with direct involvement in the development of policy, legislation, regulation, best practices or operational standards.
• Experience  leading multi-disciplinary teams at a regional or provincial scale and being accountable for managing assigned resources, meeting project goals and achieving results.
• Experience leading, undertaking, or interpreting forest estate modelling or ecological modelling to support resource management decision making.
• Experience communicating complex policy matters and providing professional advice and recommendation to diverse audiences, including drafting or preparing complex written analyses, briefings, technical reports, policy drafts and other documentation.
• Experience supervising staff.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) in BC 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.

Preference may be given to those with:

• Experience engaging or consulting with Indigenous Nations; and/or,
• Experience leading or undertaking socio-economic and environmental assessment for resource projects or programs.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the province to deal with policy-related matters.
• Must be willing and able to work irregular hours to represent Branch and Ministry interests.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Leah.Malkinson@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: Kamloops, Nanaimo, Nelson, Prince George, Smithers, Victoria, or Williams Lake.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
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.
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 in the above locations.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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 as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) in BC 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 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.