LSO OTHR 3 – Land and Resource Specialist

Posting Title
LSO OTHR 3 – Land and Resource Specialist

Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Other 3

Union
PEA

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$77,718.46 – $99,452.15 annually

Close Date
10/14/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
West Coast Regional Operations

Job Summary

The Team

The Campbell River Natural Resource District thrives on a blend of teamwork, individual expertise, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our effective, diverse, and inclusive team excels in creating positive social, cultural, economic, and environmental impacts. With a strong foundation in collaboration, our district is made up of specialist teams including Forest Authorizations, Timber Pricing, Stewardship, Indigenous Relations, Engineering, Planning, and Administration. The Planning team, established in early 2023, is a vibrant and hardworking group of 5 professionals who engage in complex and rewarding projects, working alongside over 30 colleagues and various multidisciplinary specialists from across the province.

The Role

As a Land and Resource Specialist within this team, you’ll play a crucial role in bridging environmental, social, and economic aspects of natural resource management. Your work will include supporting the old growth strategic review, leading stakeholder engagement, and managing strategic initiatives from start to finish. This role not only involves navigating intricate issues with multiple stakeholders and First Nations but also contributes to the development of better forest management practices and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Joining this enthusiastic team offers a chance to impact the future of BC’s forests and make a meaningful difference in the community.

Qualifications

Education & Designation:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a natural resource management related field AND, minimum 3 years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline, OR
• Technical Diploma in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) AND, minimum 5 years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and 7 years’ related experience may be considered, AND
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed Professional Forester with the Forest Professionals BC. 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 FPBC .

Experience:
• Recent (within last 5 years) experience working in natural resource management in a direct, matrix or project management environment.
• Recent (within last 3 years) experience in a multiple stakeholders and partners environment understanding perspectives, conflicts and facilitating/developing solutions.
• Recent (within last 3 years) experience related to First Nations consultation, collaboration and / or relationship building with Indigenous communities in British Columbia.

Preference may be given to applicants with 1 or more of the following:
• Experience with geospatial analysis and data.
• Recent (within last 5 years) experience managing technical and/or professional staff in natural resource management in a direct, matrix or project management environment.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Shannon.Cameron@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position

Currently there is 1 permanent opportunity available in Campbell River
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
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.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
This position is also posted as a STO 27 in requisition 116411 .
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

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.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You .

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.

Professional Designation: YES – Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as 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 transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the relevant BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made. If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the STO R27 posting in requisition 116411 .

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
Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical

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