BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Our team works collaboratively to build respectful, meaningful relationships with First Nations and support consultation that recognizes Indigenous rights, interests, and perspectives. We value diverse experiences, open communication, cultural awareness, and inclusive approaches that help strengthen relationships and support reconciliation.

The Role
As the Senior Advisor, First Nations Relations, you will lead and support consultation processes for natural resource projects and initiatives in the Northeast region. You will work with First Nations, ministry teams, industry, and other partners to ensure their rights, interests, and perspectives are considered in decision-making, while providing clear advice and helping create fair, respectful, and inclusive outcomes.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, public administration, business administration, law or other relevant discipline and minimum three (3) years of related experience; OR
• Master’s Degree in in natural resource management, public administration, business administration, law or other relevant discipline and minimum one (1) year of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. 
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license, or an equivalent class driver's license from another province or jurisdiction.

Related Experience includes all of the following:

• Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and leading First Nations consultations.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following experience:

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience using geospatial tools such as: GIS, relational databases, remote sensing or related technologies.

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

About this Position:
This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies. 
There is currently 1 a temporary/auxiliary opportunity for 12 months. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement
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.

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.