Sto-Re 24R - Land & Resource Coordinator

Apply your expertise and passion for innovation to this rewarding career opportunity
The Land and Resource Coordinator - Wildfire Risk Reduction works in diverse teams, gathers and manages complex natural resource data, completes analysis and develops land management options. This role provides expertise and advise to statutory decision makers, facilitates and coordinates projects and engages directly with a wide variety of stakeholders and partners to support wildfire risk reduction and other wildfire management initiatives and decisions
Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.
Job Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC). Note: Immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Advanced training in project management.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in the natural resource sector.
• Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project.
• Experience managing relationships with senior level stakeholders and partners and leading consultation sessions.
• Knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork, work in adverse weather conditions, travel to meet job requirements, and travel in fixed and/or rotary winged aircraft or watercraft.

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

• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience/knowledge in wildfire management practices.
• Experience in budget management and contract and financial administration.
• Experience/knowledge implementing provincial and regional First Nations’ consultation procedures.
• Experience with conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Gurdeep.Khangura@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) 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) 2 via Requisition 110022
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, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list 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.
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 - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
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.