Lso Othr 4 - Section Head, Crown Lands: Posting Close Date Extended

Posting Title
LSO OTHR 4 - Section Head, Crown Lands: Posting Close Date Extended
Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Other 4
Union
PEA
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA (Primary)
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Salary Range
$80,823.09 - $102,726.88 annually
Close Date
3/25/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship
Ministry Branch / Division
Authorizations Thompson Okanagan / Permitting Transformation
Job Summary
Contribute to Resource Operations in the Thompson Okanagan
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship has the primary responsibility for managing BC's water resource, including authorizations, water rights management, and drought planning and response. Regional staff deliver front line services across the province, and collaborate with internal and external partners to help ensure provincial water management is effective and sustainable. The Permitting Transformation division is focused on developing agile approaches to ongoing permitting and Statutory Decision Making (SDM) challenges across areas of process, legislation, policy and systems.
The Licensed Section Head provides supervision and licensed professional oversight for the Permitting Transformation Division, Authorizations Branch, Crown Land Authorizations team in the Thompson Okanagan, including managing staff and financial resources, managing stakeholder relationships, applying legislation, policies, and professional standards in a consistent manner, participating in provincial policy development, and overseeing program delivery and technical and professional projects.
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in the natural resource management field as recognized by the relevant association, AND
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (e.g., Forest Professionals British Columbia, Institute of Agrologists, Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists).
• Experience managing technical and/or professional staff in resource management or infrastructure development.
• Experience innegotiating/mediating solutions.
• Experience withpublic consultation processes dealing with resource management or infrastructure development issues.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience in performing technical duties under, and working with, Legislation, Regulation and Agreements associated with Crown land management, i.e.: Land Act; Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing Act; Land Title and Survey Authority Act; Land Title Act; Land Survey Act.
• Experience in participating in consultations/negotiations with First Nations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Christa.Perszon@gov.bc.ca .
About this Position:
AMENDMENT (Monday March 18, 2024): This posting has been extended and will now close on Monday March 25, 2024 at 11:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
This positions can be worked from the following communities:Kamloops, Merritt, Penticton and Vernon.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
This position is also posted as an STO-RE 30 in requisition 110488 .
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more . Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology; OR a Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer/Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to obtain registration in BC from a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the appropriate BC association (CAB, FPBC, BCIA, EGBC). Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the Scientific Technical Officer 30R opportunity via Requisition 110488 .
Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES- A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE)- You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Category
Scientific and Technical

Category

Government