BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Land Use Planning and Cumulative Effects (LUPCE) – Cariboo Region team is a newer unit formed through the 2025 WLRS re‑organization. Its members bring years of shared experience working together across the region. This small team of nine positions includes land and resource coordinators, a cumulative effects specialist, land and resource specialists, and leadership roles that support both strategic and operational work. Team members collaborate closely with First Nations, industry partners, natural resource professionals, and community stakeholders to support planning, cumulative effects assessment, and responsible stewardship. Their work has a meaningful impact on the Cariboo by strengthening relationships, advancing reconciliation, and applying provincial tools that help create positive outcomes on the land. The team values creativity, integrity, and collaboration, and they take pride in supporting one another while delivering high‑quality, thoughtful work that makes a real difference.

The Role
This role develops practical, innovative solutions to help address complex natural resource issues in the Cariboo region, using an integrated approach that considers environmental, social, and economic perspectives. The position leads and coordinates multi‑agency project teams and works closely with First Nations, governments, industry, and other partners to move forward high‑priority stewardship initiatives. Key responsibilities include supporting collaborative stewardship, leading land and resource planning, managing cumulative effects work, supporting consultation processes, and providing legislative analysis that strengthens the region’s legal framework. This role directly supports clients and partners by offering evidence‑based advice that helps them make informed decisions and advance shared goals for healthier landscapes and stronger relationships. Candidates will be inspired by the chance to shape long‑term stewardship outcomes, contribute to meaningful reconciliation, and play a leading role in building strategies and agreements that support people, wildlife, and ecosystems across the region.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• 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.
• A Master’s degree in a natural resource management -related field (e.g., Biology, Forestry, Geography, Natural Resource Management) and two (2) years’ related experience*; OR
• Undergraduate Degree in a natural resource management-related field (e.g., Biology, Forestry, Geography, Natural Resource Management) plus a minimum of three (3) years’ related experience*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and five (5) years of related experience* may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Minimum of one (1) years’ related experience in each of the following: 

• 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 building and managing relationships with senior level partners and stakeholders.
• Experience working with First Nations.
• Training or experience in project management.
• Experience related to land use planning, integrated resource management, impact assessment and policy development.
• Experience with the design and oversight of a range of analyses to support issue resolution and decision making in the natural resource sector.

Preferences may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience and knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
• Experience facilitating groups whose members hold varying interests, in a natural resource context.
• Experience and knowledge of environmental management legislation, regulations, objectives and policies, including the Cariboo region’s legal framework.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tricia.Morris@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Two (2) Positions available. 
The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
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.
This position is also posted as a Scientific/Technical Officer (Resource) R27 under REQ 125928

Working for the BC Public Service:
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Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer/Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the relevant BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made. If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the Scientific/Technical Officer (Resource) R27  opportunity via REQ 125928

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.