BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Collaborative Stewardship and Cumulative Effects Management Branch is at the forefront of some of British Columbia's most important land and resource stewardship initiatives. Working in partnership with Indigenous governments, communities, industry, and government partners, the team advances collaborative stewardship, cumulative effects management, and biodiversity initiatives that support trusted, evidence-informed decisions and help shape the future of natural resource management across the province.

The Role:
As Director, Cumulative Effects Framework, you'll provide strategic leadership for one of British Columbia's most significant natural resource stewardship initiatives. Leading the provincial implementation and continuous improvement of the Cumulative Effects Framework, you'll guide multidisciplinary teams, foster partnerships with Indigenous governments and stakeholders, and help shape the policies, priorities, and decisions that support stewardship, reconciliation, and sustainable resource management across the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree or higher in natural resource management, applied biology, conservation/environmental science or related studies, AND a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in resource management; OR
• Diploma or Technical Diploma in natural resource management or related studies AND a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience working in resource management, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience in the management and supervision of geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary staff.
• Experience at a senior level leading major projects of large scale and complexity that have multiple project delivery components and a wide range of partner/stakeholder interests.
• Experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary senior level professionals and/or managers in the development and implementation of complex projects.
• Experience in negotiating/mediating solutions in natural resource management and development.
• Experience in business planning, contract management, financial management, facilitation and/or negotiations.

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

• Two (or more) years of experience in the management and supervision of geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary staff.
• Three (3) or more years of experience at a senior level leading major projects of large scale and complexity that have multiple project delivery components and a wide range of partner/stakeholder interests.
• Three (3) or more years of experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary senior level professionals and/or managers in the development and implementation of complex projects.
• Three (3) or more years of recent (within the past five (5) years), related experience in negotiating/mediating solutions in natural resource management and development.
• Three (3) or more years of recent (within the past five (5) years), related experience in business planning, contract management, financial management, facilitation and/or negotiations.
• Recent (within the past three (3) years), related experience in consulting, engaging and collaborating with Indigenous Peoples regarding program/project planning, design, implementation and/or evaluation.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Helmer@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available.
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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 currently under review for exclusion.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your cover letter and 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: 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. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position. Please limit your cover letter to a maximum of one (1) page.

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.