BIO 24R – Conservation Specialist

Posting Title
BIO 24R – Conservation Specialist

Position Classification
Biologist R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA

Salary Range
$76,071.18 – $86,658.48 annually

Close Date
5/23/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy

Ministry Branch / Division
BC Parks – Regional Operations/Conservation and Recreation Division

Job Summary

Excellent opportunity to utilize your knowledge and experience to offer expert advice and guidance.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy is responsible for: leading programs that maintain and enhance the quality of the Province’s water, land and air; maintaining the relative abundance and biodiversity of the Province’s ecological systems inside and outside of protected areas; managing the Province’s parks and recreation program delivery.

Parks and Protected Areas (PPA) Regional Operations is the delivery arm for BC Parks, including all frontcountry and backcountry recreation services and is the primary interface with First Nations, parks facility operators and stakeholders. Regional Operations staff work collaboratively with Provincial Services Branch located in Victoria, as well as with the Ministry’s Environmental Protection Division, Environmental Sustainability Division, Conservation and Recreation Division, and the Ministry of Forests and Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources to effectively deliver on government’s environmental, economic and social goals and objectives.

The key function of the Conservation Specialist is to develop, coordinate and provide expert advice and guidance for ecosystem conservation, restoration and management in parks and protected areas. Conservation Specialists support their respective regions in identifying key conservation management actions for Annual Management Plans, and providing input, information and expertise to support the Parks and Protected Areas section and into management planning processes led by regional planners. The positions liaise with stakeholders, volunteers, contractors or other parties doing direct management or projects in parks and protected areas.

Job Requirements:

• University degree in biological sciences or equivalent.
• Experience in conducting environmental monitoring and assessments
• Registered (or eligible) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology within six months of employment.
  Note: to meet the ‘within 6 months of employment’ requirement, both education and experience requirements of the CAB must be attained at time of application and may be requested by the hiring panel. To assess your ability to meet these criteria, please visit the CAB website academic self-assessment tool https://open-accreditation.cab-bc.org/ and the report submission guidelines https://www.cab-bc.org/file-download/report-submission-guidelines .
• Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence (or ability to immediately obtain/transfer from another Canadian jurisdiction).
• Experience conducting stakeholder engagements and/or First Nations consultations related to conservation initiatives
• Experience developing, analyzing and coordinating ecosystem restoration initiatives.

Preference may be given to applicants with 2 or more years of experience in any of the following:

• Experience in conducting environmental monitoring and assessments.
• Experience conducting stakeholder engagements and/or First Nations consultations related to conservation initiatives.
• Experience developing, analyzing and coordinating ecosystem restoration initiatives.

Please include your registration number with the College of Applied Biology ( CAB ) within your application, as you must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) with CAB . If you are not yet registered with the CAB, please explain how you are immediately eligible (i.e. currently a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to the CAB).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Benjamin.VanderSteen@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based out of any of the location (s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill temporary or permanent vacancies.
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.

Professional Designation: YES– Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Biologist (RPBio) with the BC College of Applied Biology. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the CAB . Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

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.

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.

Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical

Additional Information