BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The West Coast Region Indigenous Relations Team is an established group of professionals dedicated to supporting meaningful consultation with First Nations on forestry decisions and applications across the region. The team includes a Director, three Senior Advisors, Indigenous Relations, and an Advisor, Indigenous Relations, who work together to navigate complex issues, build strong relationships, and support informed natural resource decision-making. Their collaborative and solutions-focused approach helps advance Ministry priorities while fostering respectful and productive partnerships. Team members are known for their passion, resilience, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes.

The Role:
The Senior Advisor, Indigenous Relations provides strategic leadership on complex consultation matters that shape natural resource decision-making in the West Coast Region. Working at the intersection of reconciliation, forestry, and public policy, this role supports meaningful consultation and engagement with Indigenous Nations and advises on issues with significant legal, economic, political, and relationship considerations. The Senior Advisor works closely with partners across government and Indigenous Nations to strengthen relationships, advance reconciliation, and support informed decision-making.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by Forest Professionals BC and two (2) years of related experience gained within the last five (5) years.

Related experience must include:

• Experience leading or supporting consultation with First Nations on natural resource related decisions.
• Experience conducting research and analysis related to First Nations’ rights, title and interests.
• Experience working with First Nations’ communities.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

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

• Persons who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
• Experience working with natural resource authorizations (e.g. forestry, mining, land, water, wildlife).
• Experience mentoring staff on provincial consultation policies.
• Experience managing multiple projects and assignments.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kathy.DesRochers@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be located in Campbell River, Port Alberni, or Port McNeill.
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:
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 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 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 cover letter and 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: 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. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.

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.