BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The South Coast Region Land Authorizations team is a well-established group of about 20 land specialists who work closely with senior staff, Land Officers, First Nations Relations Advisors, biologists, and other partners. Together, the team supports sustainable land decisions and values diverse perspectives, respectful collaboration, and an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute.

The Role
As the Licensed Authorizations Specialist, you will contribute to land authorization work that supports responsible and sustainable decisions for communities, citizens, and clients. You’ll work with a range of colleagues and partners, bringing your knowledge and perspective to meaningful work while helping create a respectful, inclusive, and accessible experience for the people you serve.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a natural resource field, geography, urban land economics, real estate law, planning or related field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association and one (1) year of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid BC driver’s licence or equivalent.

  Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• Registered, or immediately eligible (within 6 months) for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area.  (e.g., 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

• Experience performing technical duties that support land or natural resource management.
• Experience in consulting, negotiating and resolving conflicts with stakeholders in land or natural resource management.

  Preference may be given to applicants with the following

• Experience performing technical duties and working with the Land Act and/or other statutes that support natural resource management.
• Experience with contract and/ or file administration. 
• Experience in managing/ leading multiple moderate to large scope resource projects, and experience being involved on multi-agency resource projects.
• Experience in First Nation engagement and consultation.
• Two (2) or more years of related experience. 

Willingness statements 

• Willingness to conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Provisos

• Must be physically able to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.
• May be required to operate field equipment (i.e., quad, snowmobile).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jamie.Hagman@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is also posted as STO 24 under REQ 125921.
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) 24 opportunity via Requisition 125921.

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.