STO 24R – Area Supervisor

Posting Title
STO 24R – Area Supervisor

Position Classification
Scientific/Technical Off R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5H6 CA (Primary)

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

Close Date
9/5/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
3/31/2026

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

Ministry Branch / Division
BC Parks, Regional Operations

Job Summary

The Team

We foster a diverse and inclusive team of about 15 dedicated professionals, including full-time and auxiliary staff, who manage park operations and deliver frontline services. As an Area Supervisor, you will lead a team consisting of a Senior Park Ranger and two auxiliary Park Rangers, with occasional support from Student Rangers. Our team is committed to excellence in serving park visitors, ensuring compliance, trail maintenance, and volunteer engagement. You will collaborate with specialists like planners and conservationists and engage with First Nations Governments and local governments. We thrive on positivity, inclusivity, and dedication to providing world-class recreational opportunities while honoring our commitment to reconciliation and land stewardship. Working in the high-demand South Coast Region offers a rewarding experience for adaptable and team-oriented individuals.

The Role

At BC Parks, our Area Supervisor positions are perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Reporting to the Cultus Lake office, you’ll work under the guidance of the Lower Mainland Section Head to manage protected areas across the Fraser Valley. These roles involve overseeing teams of Park Rangers, focusing on visitor safety, facility management, and collaboration with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. While each Area Supervisor position offers unique opportunities, they also come with significant challenges. You’ll manage popular campgrounds and remote backcountry, handle complex permits, and balance competing views and oversight from various stakeholders. The high volume of visitors and the pressure to expand recreation opportunities mean a substantial workload, requiring dedication to office-based work, detailed project management, and effective collaboration. Help make a positive impact on our beautiful parks and recreation areas in the Fraser Valley.

Qualifications:
Education:

• Undergraduate degree in natural resource management, outdoor recreation management or a related field (biology, geology, natural resource management, recreational planning, forestry, fisheries, etc.),or
• Two-year technical diploma in any of the above fields; or
• Secondary school graduation and a minimum of two years of related experience.

Experience:

• Experience in natural resource management (such as ecosystem management, fish and/or wildlife management, forestry management, invasive species management, natural resource inventory and research, environmental impact assessment), cultural resource management (such as archaeological or cultural site management, archaeology), First Nation agreement management, and/or parks and protected area management encompassing a broad range of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of recreation and conservation programs and services including recreation facility management, natural resource management, inventory or research, park operations management, and/or compliance and enforcement; and/or
• Experience in outdoor recreation management (such as outdoor recreation planning, outdoor recreation facility development, operation and/or maintenance of outdoor recreations facilities, outdoor recreation service delivery); and/or
• Experience in compliance and enforcement related to natural resource or recreation management.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Parks and protected area management encompassing a broad range of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of recreation and conservation programs and services;
• Compliance and Enforcement related to natural resource, cultural resource, or recreation management (such as enforcement of the Park Act, Wildlife Act, etc.) or development of compliance and enforcement plans to deal with non-compliance);
• Advanced negotiation experience including mediation and conflict resolution;
• Budget management (budget development, allocation, monitoring and control)
• Contract management (contract planning, tendering, award, monitoring, and evaluation);
• Human resource management (recruiting, hiring, training and supervising staff, volunteers, or project managers in program delivery).

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact robert.w.wilson@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:

There are two (2) temporary opportunities. The South Fraser Area Supervisor position is available until March 31, 2025 and the North Fraser Area Supervisor Position is available until March 31, 2026. These temporary opportunities may become permanent.
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.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check will be required
Enhanced Security Screening will be required
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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

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.

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Job Category
Scientific and Technical