BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Coast Area Regional Operations Division with the Ministry of Forests plays a key role in advancing stewardship, sustainable resource management, and community priorities across some of British Columbia’s most ecologically and culturally significant landscapes. The team leads and supports a broad range of initiatives, including forest landscape planning, old-growth stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and land use planning. Working collaboratively with First Nations, local communities, industry, and government partners, the division addresses complex natural resource challenges through thoughtful, science-based decision-making and strong relationship-building.

The Role
The Senior First Nations Relations Advisor provides leadership to processes which endeavor to anticipate and resolve a broad range of concerns and maximize resource development and provincial revenues. Projects are considered to be high risk to Crown revenue and have a high impact on economic development in region.  The position is a recommending authority to Ministry Executive on whether these projects should proceed.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.
• Experience in participating in consultations/negotiations with First Nations.
• Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.
• Experience in policy development and/or implementation.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lesley.Fettes@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) temporary full time position available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one 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.     
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Forester) 3. If you have the listed professional designation, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 126469.
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: 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 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.