BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Thompson Okanagan Region Strategic Initiatives, Thompson River Watersheds Forest Landscape Planning team is an established, high-performing team made up of a Team Lead and two Land and Resource Specialists who work closely with district, regional, BC Timber Sales, and other government partners. In this role, you will lead a small team in delivering a Forest Landscape Plan that helps guide how public forests are managed, balancing environmental stewardship, sustainable timber supply, community values, forest health, and the recognition and inclusion of First Nations’ rights, knowledge, laws, and practices. We value collaboration, respect, and diverse perspectives, and foster a supportive environment where team members work together to achieve meaningful outcomes for communities, forests, and future generations.

The Role
As the Team Lead, Forest Landscape Planner, you will lead the development of the Thompson River Watersheds Forest Landscape Plan, working closely with First Nations partners, forest licensees, local governments, communities, and other interested parties to help shape the future of forest management on public land. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance collaborative and inclusive planning by bringing together diverse perspectives, supporting transparency, and ensuring First Nations’ rights, knowledge, laws, and practices are respectfully incorporated into decision-making. You will play a key role in balancing environmental stewardship, sustainable timber supply, forest health, and community values while helping deliver innovative, long-term outcomes for forests and the people who depend on them.

Explore how Forest Landscape Plans are shaping the future of forest management in B.C.: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/managing-our-forest-resources/forest-landscape-plans

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) or an equivalent combination of related education/training, plus three (3) or more years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline.
• Experience managing technical and/or professional staff in natural resource management.
• Experience in negotiating/mediating solutions with a variety of internal and external parties.
• Experience with and knowledge of public consultation processes dealing with natural resource management issues.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) 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 the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Collaborative program/project leadership experience related to forest resource or environmental management, land administration or planning.
• Progressive resource management experience (e.g. Forests, Range, Research, Natural Resource Science), reflecting increasing levels of responsibility and complexity.
• Progressive experience in identifying priorities, allocating and managing human and fiscal resources reflecting increasing levels of responsibility and complexity.
• Experience leading programs and projects in a variety of settings, creatively resolving conflicts/issues involving multiple interests, and working effectively with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with First Nations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact David.Lishman@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until April 28, 2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Forest offices: Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton, Merritt, Clearwater, Lillooet.
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:
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.

The BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including one of the best pension plans available, and a healthy work-life balance within a diverse and inclusive work environment. Professional Employees Association members enjoy a 35-hour work week, four weeks of annual paid leave, and a 7% allowance in lieu of Overtime, Shiftwork and Standby (OSS), which can be taken as either additional salary or time off. Other benefits include coverage of professional fees, comprehensive dental and medical plans, and a wide range of career development and learning opportunities.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.