BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

Team
The Stuart Nechako Forest District is seeking a Senior Licensed Authorizations Officer/Senior Authorizations Specialist to join a collaborative and experienced Authorizations team. This promotional opportunity within the BC Public Service offers a growth position or lateral transfer for employees interested in advancing their expertise in forestry authorizations and natural resource management across the Omineca Region, with locations available in Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Prince George, or Mackenzie.

Role 
Reporting to an excluded manager, this position provides specialized expertise to the natural resource sector through the evaluation of resource applications, applied research, and leadership on complex projects and initiatives. The role involves supervising a team of professional and technical staff while supporting the delivery of high-quality authorization services. You will join a well-established team that combines extensive experience with new perspectives and opportunities for mentorship and knowledge transfer. Working closely with district staff, you will contribute to a broad range of authorization programs, client services, and field-based activities that support sustainable resource management throughout the region. 

The position requires strong collaboration with Indigenous Nations, stakeholders, industry representatives, government partners, and fellow authorization professionals. Through these relationships, you will help deliver effective, timely, and informed authorization decisions that support the responsible stewardship of British Columbia's natural resources. This is an excellent opportunity for a resource management professional who enjoys leadership, relationship-building, problem-solving, and making a meaningful contribution to natural resource decision-making in northern British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a Natural Resource Management field and two (2) years of related experience; or,
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Natural Resource Management field and three (3) years of related experience; or,
• Diploma in a Natural Resource Management field and four (4) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience may include:

• Experience (field/office) working in natural resource management.
• Experience in negotiating and consulting with relevant parties in natural resource management.
• Experience in supervising, leading, coaching, and mentoring staff.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or related designation 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 FPBC within six (6) months of employment.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid BC driver’s licence.
• Must meet safety standards of WorkSafeBC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Samantha.Peters@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be located in Fort St James, Mackenzie, Prince George, or Vanderhoof.
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the above locations.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Other) 3A. If you are currently in a Grid 3A base position, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 125537.
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 Forest Technologist (RFT) or related designation 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 FPBC 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.