BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Provincial Planning and Conservation Branch leads high-impact work that helps shape the future of British Columbia's landscapes, communities, and natural resources. Through strategic land use planning, conservation leadership, and partnerships with Indigenous Nations, the team delivers solutions that support lasting environmental, social, and economic benefits across the province.

The Role:
If you are looking for a role that combines leadership with helping to shape and advance land use planning policy, then this may be the position for you. Reporting to the Director of Land and Stewardship Planning, the Team Lead, Planning, Strategy and Engagement leads the development of provincial land use planning policy and strategic initiatives that help guide land use decisions across British Columbia. This role includes leading a high performing team of policy and program experts and providing sound advice to senior decision-makers. The Team Lead also leads engagement with Indigenous Nations, stakeholders and partners, navigates complex issues that may span across values, interests and mandates, and delivers practical solutions that support provincial priorities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in planning, political science, natural resource management, or a related discipline (e.g., forestry, agrology, etc.) and three (3) years’ recent (within the past four (4) years), related experience; OR, 
• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, political science, natural resource management, or a related discipline (e.g., forestry, agrology, etc.) and five (5) years’ recent (within the past six (6) years), related experience.

Recent, related experience must include:

• Providing expert advice, guidance and leadership regarding natural resource management or land use related policies, standards and methodologies to senior executives (e.g., Minister, Deputy Minister). 
• Leading consultations and policy reviews with internal and external partners/specialists to gather input on complex natural resource management or planning issues; and to recommend regulatory changes consistent with government priorities.
• Preparing reports and documents to support decision-making (e.g., Cabinet Submissions, position papers, proposals and reports).

Preference may be given to those with recent, related experience in one (1) or more of the following:

• Engaging and collaborating with First Nations to address natural resource land use management-related issues.
• Experience leading land use planning initiatives.
• Experience developing natural resource-related policies.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Greg.Mouchian@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on market adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Other) 4A. If you have the required professional designation, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 126646.
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.