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Form of work
SalarySTO 27 - Land and Resource Specialist
Position Classification
Scientific/Technical Off R27
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$80,652.20 - $91,992.70 annually.
Close Date
12/21/2023
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship
Ministry Branch / Division
Collaborative Stewardship & Cumulative Effects Management / Land Use Planning and Cumulative Effects
Job Summary
Bring your commitment to excellence in resource management practices
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated Land and natural resource management, including objective setting for Land and marine environments, effectively managing cumulative effects, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental sustainability, and economic resiliency.
The Resource Stewardship Branch provides leadership and support to the Collaborative Indigenous Stewardship Forums underway across the province under the Collaborative Indigenous Stewardship Framework (CISF), including regional operational implementation of Guardians and field-based monitoring. The CISF Forums are a proven model for collaborative stewardship supporting reconciliation and advancement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and are foundational to the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The branch also plays a key role in providing leadership, oversight, and provincial support to the cumulative effects framework to ensure its successful implementation. The branch supports provincial cumulative effects protocols, tools, datasets, guidance, and reporting. A key goal of the branch is the production of trusted cumulative effects assessment information to inform a range of natural resource decision making from strategic to operational decisions through shared decision making and in support of co-governance models.
The primary focus of the position is to develop creative management solutions to strategic resource management issues. The position bridges environmental, social and economic disciplines of natural resource management to advance policy, ministry priorities and strategies, and operational delivery of stewardship outcomes. The Land and Resource Specialist will lead diverse project team of multidisciplinary specialists across multiple agencies and is responsible for the management, coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives from initiation through to conclusion. The position deals with complex natural resource issues involving multiple stakeholders and First Nations. The position also provides some senior budget services for the program, including expert advisory services and policy and procedures development and is accountable for supporting and leading procurement of Resource Stewardship Branch contracts.
Job Requirements:
- A Technical Diploma in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) and a minimum of five (5) years' experience working in a natural resource discipline; OR
- An equivalent combination of education/training
- Experience and/or training in project management
- Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
- Experience in managing project teams.
- Experience managing relationships with senior level stakeholders.
- Experience in implementing provincial and regional First Nations consultation procedures.
- Experience inconflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
- Experience in budget development and estimates preparation, financial planning and analysis, budget monitoring, and preparation of reports for executive staff.
- Experience interpreting policy and/or legislation and conducting analytical research to support budget development and evaluation.
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience researching policy issues and/or conducting policy analysis.
- Experience identifying trends and resolving related issues, developing workable alternatives, and/or creating project plans
provisos
- Valid B.C. driver's licence.
- Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service which may include a Criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check and/or enhanced screening checks as required by the Ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
For questions regarding this position, please contac t Shawn.Reed@gov.bc.ca .
About this Position:
Currently there is 1 permanent opportunity available.
This position can be based in any 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.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This posting may be used to establish a cross ministry eligibility list to fill future permanent vacancies for similar positions in multiple ministries and locations. Some positions may have flexible work options available. For more information, please visit cross-ministry eligibility lists FAQs .
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
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.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
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.
Online Questionnaire: YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
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
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical
