BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Forest Landscape Planning Branch is at the forefront of implementing one of the Ministry of Forests' most significant planning initiatives. This team leads the development of provincial policy, guidance, training and engagement strategies that shape how forest landscape planning is carried out across British Columbia. Through active collaboration with partners and stakeholders, the Branch helps shape policy, coordinate governance structures, and provide technical analysis that informs the future stewardship of BC's forests.

The Role:
The FLP Team Lead provides strategic leadership and expert direction in advancing the implementation and continuous improvement of British Columbia's Forest Landscape Planning framework. Leading a team of specialists, this role drives the interpretation and application of legislation, policy, guidance and training that are foundational to achieving provincial FLP objectives. By guiding innovative approaches to forest modelling, assessment and collaborative planning, the Team Lead helps deliver strategic outcomes and shape the future direction of forest landscape planning in British Columbia.

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:
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 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.