BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
An independent administrative tribunal, the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is the provincial body responsible for administering the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), governed by the Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALCA) and Agricultural Land Reserve regulations. The Commission is hosted by a Ministry of the provincial government; however, the work of the ALC is carried out by an independent government-appointed Chair and board of commissioners who report directly to the legislature via the host Minister. The work of the Commission is supported by a team of technical and professional staff.

The Role
(DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL – PLANNING OFFICER 21)
This position is an agricultural and resource management focused land use planning position handling inquires and applications for general land use or for soil placement and removal of fill in the ALR. The position provides advice, evaluation and in-depth responses to a full range of ALR land use applications, land use planning initiatives, inquiries, and ensure adherence to the legislative and regulatory requirements and policies. This position also provides research and analysis, appeal coordination, participation in stakeholder consultations and the development of reports and presentations of educational materials. The position participates in research related to ALR boundary reviews, monitors activities and investigates compliance in the ALR.

(FULL WORKING LEVEL – PLANNING OFFICER 24)
This position is an agricultural and resource management focused land use planning position. To provide evaluation, recommendation and advice on a full range of multi-faceted land use planning issues, evaluate land use proposals and ensure adherence to legislative requirements, policies and standards.

Qualifications:

Common to Both Planning Officer 21 and 24:
Education and Experience
•    Undergraduate degree or higher in resource management, geography, land use planning, environmental planning, agriculture, land systems, soil science, or a related field.
•    Experience interpreting and analyzing legislation, regulation, bylaws, or policies.
•    Experience writing reports and/or recommendations for external partners, clients, decision makers, senior management, or executive. 
•    Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence or equivalent from another province or jurisdiction.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
•    Experience handling applications or authorizations related to land use planning or resource management in a local government, provincial government, or other related context.
•    Experience working for an administrative tribunal.

Additional Requirements for Planning Officer 24:
Experience:
•    Minimum one (1) year experience in the rural land use planning or natural resource management field; OR
•    Minimum six (6) months experience in agricultural land use planning.

Provisos
•    May be required to travel overnight(s) to various locations in British Columbia.
•    Conduct site visits which may include travel by vehicle, air or foot, and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Claire.Buchanan@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is one full-time permanent position and one full-time temporary position until end of December 2027. 
Developmental Opportunity - Applicants will be appointed to the appropriate classification level based on their qualifications.
This position is based out of Burnaby.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.