BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Wildlife Section is an established and collaborative team of professionals dedicated to conserving and managing wildlife populations and habitats across the Kootenay Boundary Region. Working alongside experienced Wildlife Biologists, a Wildlife Technician, a Senior Wildlife Biologist, a Caribou Recovery Specialist, and the Section Head, you will contribute to science-based decision making and partner with Indigenous Nations, stakeholders, and colleagues to support wildlife stewardship. We value diverse perspectives, respectful collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating inclusive, sustainable solutions that help conserve and recover wildlife and their habitats for future generations.

The Role
As a Wildlife Biologist, you will lead wildlife conservation projects, conduct field studies and inventories, analyze biological data, and provide science-based recommendations that support wildlife stewardship and management across the Kootenay Boundary Region. Your work will help inform decisions that benefit wildlife populations, habitats, Indigenous Nations, communities, and stakeholders, while contributing to meaningful conservation outcomes on the ground. This role offers a rewarding mix of field and office work, opportunities to collaborate with diverse partners, and the chance to make a lasting impact through innovative and inclusive wildlife management initiatives.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or a related field and 2 years of related experience.

Related Experience includes the following:

• Experience in designing, developing and delivering wildlife species and habitat management strategies.
• Experience in methodologies used to assess wildlife population and habitat parameters and collecting, analyzing and reporting biological data.
• Experience interpreting and applying natural resource management legislation and policy.
• Experience in delivering both written and oral communications.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology (CAB).
  • Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the registration process with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid BC driver’s licence.

Willingness/Provisos

• Must be willing and physically able to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.
• Must be willing and able to conduct field work in all weather conditions and environments. This may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in camp conditions and operation of a variety of equipment.
• Must be willing and ablemeet safety standards of Work Safe BC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ken.Walburger@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Water, Land, Resources and Stewardship offices: Nelson, Cranbrook.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.

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.

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 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.