BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Working for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the Land and Resource Specialist joins a talented and supportive team of land use planners, analysts, project managers, negotiators, government executives, and partners across multiple agencies. Together, this merry band of public servants collaborates with a diversity of governments, sectors and industries to advance innovative land use plans in the Omenica Region.

The Role
The Land and Resource Specialist leads land use planning projects in the Omenica Region. Land use plan outcomes are a foundational cornerstone of effective and efficient regulatory and permitting systems. This role blends ecological, social, and economic perspectives while working closely with Indigenous Nations, governments, communities, and industry partners. The LRS has significant natural resource technical expertise and a strategic mindset. LRSs will have planning and process‑management skills to drive analysis, consultation, policy work, and plan development. This is an excellent opportunity to join an amazing team and help shape the future of resource stewardship in northern BC

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) and one (1) year of related experience; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) and three (3) years of related experience; OR 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e., Association of Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists).
  • Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the registration process with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

Related Experience must include all of the following:

• Experience working in the natural resource sector.
• Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
• Experience in managing project teams.
• Experience managing relationships with senior level external partners. 
• Experience or knowledge in implementing provincial and regional First Nations consultation procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Training in project management or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Experience facilitating groups whose members hold varying interests, in a natural resource context.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Trisha.Ng@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This position is also posted as a STO 27 under REQ 125540
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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:
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.

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 with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). 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. If you do not meet this professional membership requirement, apply to the Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 27 opportunity via Requisition 125540.

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.