BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Permitting Transformation Division within FrontCounter BC works with colleagues to support fair, accessible, and consistent permitting services. The team values collaboration, respectful relationships, and diverse perspectives.

The Role
As a Natural Resource Specialist, you’ll assess complex natural resource applications, provide guidance to applicants, and coordinate information from multiple sources to support sound decisions.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a natural resource management related field and two (2) years of related experience; OR
• Technical Diploma in a natural resource management related field and four (4) years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Related Experience must include all of the following:

• Experience working in a resource management related field.
• Experience interpreting and applying natural resource related policy and/or legislation.
• Experience processing land and water applications.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience supervising and/or providing functional supervision to staff.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro.

Willingness statements 

• Willing and able to do field work and to travel using aircraft, car and boat, sometimes in adverse weather conditions and alone in remote areas. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jane.Woods@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Amendment (August 14th): There are 2 positions available.
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.
This is a temporary opportunity until September 30, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
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.

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: 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 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.