BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
BC Parks plays a unique role in connecting people with some of British Columbia’s most spectacular natural and cultural landscapes. Across more than 1,000 parks and protected areas, teams work to balance conservation, recreation, and stewardship so these places can be enjoyed today and preserved for future generations. Supporting millions of visitors each year, BC Parks helps create safe, meaningful outdoor experiences while caring for the trails, campgrounds, facilities, and ecosystems that make them possible.

The Role:
This role helps shape and support programs that enhance visitor experiences and conservation outcomes across BC Parks. Working closely with partners, donors, stakeholders, and the BC Parks Foundation, the position leads the management and ongoing evolution of the Park Enhancement Fund. This role provides strategic advice, develops policies and processes, and identifies opportunities to maximize the impact of funding investments in parks throughout the province. This work directly contributes to projects and initiatives that help people connect with and enjoy BC's protected areas.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Regional Land Use Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Business or a related field, and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience; OR,
• Diploma in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Regional Land Use Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Environmental Technology, Business, or a related field, and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Related experience includes each of the following:

• Experience in budget management, financial planning and analysis.
• Experience conducting analytical research to support policy development and evaluation.
• Experience briefing executive staff.
• Experience in not-for-profit management and/or governance.
• Experience in developing external communication material to achieve strategic business results.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience in program evaluation and reporting.
• Experience in fundraising and/or donor relations.
• Experience in the parks sector.
• Experience developing and/or implementing a grant program.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Becs.Hoskins@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available.
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 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 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 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 job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.