BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The team consists of a Senior Indigenous Relations Advisor and an Indigenous Advisor who work closely together to support consultation, engagement, and relationship-building with First Nations across the district and region. The team’s work is varied and fast-paced, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgment, the ability to coordinate competing priorities, and a willingness to take initiative and self-direct work.

The Role
To review proposals for the use of natural resources on Crown Land and determine the impact on First Nations’ identified or potential traditional use areas. The Advisor, First Nations Relations plans and leads the facilitation of the First Nations consultation process and ensures legal obligations have been met. This position is a recommending authority on whether proposed work should proceed. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
●    Degree related to the natural resource sector (e.g., forestry, resource management, agrology, environmental science), or
●    An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
●    Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

Related Experience may include:
●    Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.
●    Experience working with First Nations communities and collaborating and consulting with First Nations.

Preference may be given to applicants who:
●    Identify as Indigenous.
●    Have experience engaging in strategic-level negotiations with First Nations.
●    Have experience working with First Nation communities whose territories overlap with the District of Campbell River.

Willingness statements or provisos
●    May be required to operate a variety of equipment.
●    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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Aimee-Lee.Warren@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is one permanent position available in Campbell River.
This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed.
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.
This position is also posted as a LSO under REQ 126419.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.