BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated water, land and natural resource management and cross-sector legislation, policy, and objective setting for landscapes. Our work supports a sustainable economy in all parts of the province and provides a foundation for true and lasting reconciliation with Indigenous people.

The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Resource Management in the Northeast oversees the delivery of regional and province-wide projects. This role ensures the consistent execution of activities that advance British Columbia’s interests, balancing provincial policy and legislative requirements with a strategic focus on resource capacity and operational feasibility.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree in fields associated with natural resource management, business/public administration or a related field AND
•    Minimum three (3) years of natural resources management experience in each of the following:

• Experience negotiating solutions with internal and external partners in natural resource management or infrastructure development. 
• Experience in the successful delivery of end-to-end accountability for complex, high-stakes, time-bound projects, while ensuring all deliverables meet strict timeline and budgetary requirements.
• Experience dealing with complex resource management trade-off issues that may significantly impact multiple parties.
• Experience developing practices to support work team and/or business delivery. 
• Experience leading and coaching diverse teams.
• Experience in financial and human resource management.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience providing advice to senior executives.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Heather.Wiebe@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship offices: Prince George, Fort St John, Dawson Creek.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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.