BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The West Coast Land Authorizations Team is comprised of professional, technical and administrative staff reporting up to the Section Head and/or Resource Manager. The team is on the leading edge of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We work closely with various levels of government partners, industry, and First Nations to support the allocation, adjudication, and administration of Crown land authorizations under the Land Act. The team exercises delegated decision-making authority related to the stewardship and allocation of provincial Crown land resources in the West Coast Region, ensuring that authorizations are managed in accordance with applicable legislation, policy, and government priorities while supporting sustainable land and resource management objectives.

The Role
Reporting to a Senior Authorizations Specialist or Senior Licenced Authorizations Officer, Section Head or excluded manager for the West Coast Land Authorizations team you will contribute to the stewardship of British Columbia's Crown land base through the adjudication and administration of land authorizations under the Land Act. This role offers the opportunity to apply professional judgment, engage with diverse interested parties, and support decisions that have lasting impacts on communities, resource development, environmental values, and provincial priorities. The position provides a challenging and rewarding environment for individuals seeking to make a meaningful contribution to public service while developing expertise in land management and natural resource decision-making.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in a natural resource management field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association and 2 years of related experience.
• Valid BC driver’s licence

Related Experience may include

• Experience working in natural resource management.
• Experience performing technical duties and working with key statutes that support natural resource management.
• Experience in consulting, negotiating, and resolving conflicts in natural resource management.

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 process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

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

• Experience performing technical duties and working with the Land Act.
• Experience in Indigenous consultation processes and practices.

Willingness statements or provisos

• 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.
• Must be physically able to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lance.Rosolowich@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to five days a 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.
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 24 under Requisition 125932.

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 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 requirement, apply to the Scientific/Technical Officer 24  Requisition 125932.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.