BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The North Island Central Coast Natural Resource District is a collaborative team of approximately 35 professionals based in Port McNeill, with a field office in Bella Coola. Our established multidisciplinary team works across forestry, stewardship, Indigenous relations, engineering, revenue, authorizations, and land management to support sustainable resource decisions throughout a vast and ecologically significant region that includes much of the Great Bear Rainforest. We value innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving, and take pride in delivering meaningful outcomes for First Nations, communities, industry, and the natural environment.

The Role
As a Land and Resource Specialist, you will support Forest Landscape Planning initiatives throughout the West Coast Region. Forest landscape plans are developed in partnership with First Nations and in collaboration with forest licensees to support sustainable forestry, ecosystem health, and reconciliation objectives. Working with multidisciplinary professionals, First Nations governments, local communities, stakeholders, and the public, you will help advance landscape-level planning and stewardship decisions that have lasting environmental, social, cultural, and economic benefits. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of forest management in British Columbia while building strong relationships and leading complex natural resource initiatives.

Introducing Forest Landscape Planning: Forest Landscape Planning Video

Why work for the Ministry of Forests: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) plus 3 or more years of experience working in a natural resource discipline; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional 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.
• Recent (within last 5 years) and relevant experience managing technical and/or professional staff in natural resource management in a direct, matrix or project management environment.
• Recent (within last 5 years) experience in a multiple stakeholders and partners environment understanding perspectives, conflicts and facilitating / developing solutions.
• Recent (within last 5 years) experience related to First Nations consultation, collaboration and relationship building.

Preference may be given to applicants who have:

• Experience with geospatial analysis and data.

Provisos/Willingness Statements

• Valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s licence.
• To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments and corporate structures.
• To keep current on emerging issues.
• To take in-house training and certification as required.
• To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required.
• To travel and overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required.

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

About this Position:
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.
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/or permanent vacancies.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
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 27R (Resource) under Requisition 126055. 

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 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.

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.