BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Peace Natural Resource District brings together different areas of expertise to support responsible natural resource management. The team works with First Nations, government partners, stakeholders, and resource users, with a focus on respectful relationships, meaningful participation, and fair and informed decision-making.

The Role
As a Licensed Authorizations Officer, you’ll assess resource applications and plans, provide professional advice, and make decisions that balance resource use with environmental, community, and other interests. You’ll also lead projects, consultation and conflict resolution processes, and support staff and decision-makers by ensuring diverse perspectives and relevant information are considered.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management and one (1) year of related experience; OR 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as recognized by FPBC.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

Related Experience must include all of the following:

• Experience working in natural resource management.
• Experience performing technical duties and working with key statutes that support natural resource management.
• Experience in consulting, negotiating and resolving conflicts with partners and stakeholders in natural resource management.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF). 
  • Applicants who are registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Forester in Training or Allied Science Forester in Training may be considered at a lower classification. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
  • Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the registration process with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience in forest revenue, appraisals, issuance of tenures on Crown land or other functions related to forest management.
• Experience working with Forestry Licence to Cuts, Occupant Licence to Cuts, and Special Use Permits.

Willingness Statements:

• Willingness to conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Provisos:

• Must be physically able to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.
• May be required to operate field equipment (i.e.: quad, snowmobile).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Graydon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is also posted as a STO24 under REQ 125247.
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.

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 with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), OR a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA), OR a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). 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.
Applicants currently registered, or eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment, with FPBC as an Allied Science Forester in Training (ASFIT) or Forester in Training (FIT), OR registered with the BCIA as an Articling Agrologist (AAg), OR registered with EGBC as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Geoscientist-in-Training (GIT) may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1 level. 
If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the Scientific Technical Officer 24 opportunity via Requisition 125247.

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.