BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The DCS Range Team is an established, close-knit team of five professionals who value collaboration, continuous learning, and supporting one another's growth. Working alongside colleagues across district programs, including corporate services, stewardship, tenures, First Nations, land and resource management, and scaling, team members contribute diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals. We foster an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their unique experiences and ideas, helping support sustainable range management, healthy ecosystems, and the ranching communities that rely on Crown land resources.

The Role
As a Range Agrologist, you will work collaboratively with ranchers, industry stakeholders, and First Nations to administer Grazing Licences and Grazing Leases, while monitoring rangelands to support sustainable range management and stewardship objectives. This role has a direct impact on both the ranching community and ecosystem health, helping ensure Crown range resources are managed responsibly for current and future generations. Joining the DCS Range Team offers the opportunity to build technical field expertise, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful resource management decisions in an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or higher) in range management, plant ecology, natural resource management science or agriculture or a related field that includes range science.
• You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Agrologist (PAg) with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). 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.

* Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification. - Articling Agrologists will be considered if they are eligible to be designated as a Professional Agrologist within 24 months with the BC Institute of Agrologists.

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

• One (1) year or more of experience in range management and administration.
• One (1) year or more of experience in the BC Livestock industry.
• One (1) year or more of experience with invasive plant management.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Gurdeep.Khangura@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Agrologist (PAg) with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). 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. Applicants currently registered, or eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment, with the BCIA as an Articling Agrologist (AAg) may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1 level.

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.