STO-RE 27R – Senior Authorizations Officer

Posting Title
STO-RE 27R – Senior Authorizations Officer

Position Classification
Scientific/Tech Off R27 – Res

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$83,071.72 – $94,752.42 annually

Close Date
10/9/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
Regional Operations – Rocky Mountain District

Job Summary

The Team:
The Rocky Mountain District Revenue Team is a dynamic group responsible for managing all revenue-related tasks in the district, including Timber Cruising reviews, Appraisals, Scaling, and Waste management. Led by the Revenue Supervisor, the team consists of Revenue Specialists, Technicians, and Scaling Program personnel, working together to ensure accurate tracking of stumpage and waste billing, which generates millions of dollars for the Crown. This well-established team is growing to meet increasing demands and collaborates closely with other district teams to achieve shared goals, fostering accountability and professionalism across the board.

The Role:
As the Senior Authorizations Officer, you will lead the Revenue Team, managing workloads, setting objectives, and liaising with clients to ensure Ministry goals are met. Your role involves overseeing staff training, addressing priorities, and ensuring high-level performance across the team. This position plays a crucial role in the accurate determination of Stumpage and Waste Billing, impacting both the local economy and communities. With the opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Rocky Mountain District, this leadership role offers clear deliverables and is a strong steppingstone toward further leadership opportunities within the Ministry of Forests.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Registered as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), or able to transfer a current membership to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Degree or Diploma in a natural resource field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience (field/office) working in natural resource management.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in forest tenures, timber cruising and appraisals.
• Minimum two (2) years’ supervisory experience including leading, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or an equivalent driver’s licence from another province or jurisdiction.

Preference may be given to those with:

• Experience working in collaboration with First Nations in resource management; and/or,
• Experience working with authorizations and planning (such as tenures and stewardship).

Provisos:

• Meet safety standards of WorkSafe BC.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment (including chainsaws, off-road vehicles, etc).
• Conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Pam.Shumka@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be located in Cranbrook or Invermere.
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 (Forester) 3 via Requisition 116682 .
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 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 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. In addition to the base salary, Registered Forest Technologists are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers .

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 as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with FPBC, or able to transfer a current RFT (or related) membership to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. 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 – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical