LSO OTHR 2 – Land and Resource Coordinator

Posting Title
LSO OTHR 2 – Land and Resource Coordinator

Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Other 2

Union
PEA

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$ 69,969.42- $89, 774.32 Annually

Close Date
10/6/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
South Area/Thompson Okanagan Region/Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District

Job Summary

The Team
Join our established Land and Resource Team at the Ministry of Forests where a skilled group of GIS specialists and Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) staff actively protect communities from wildfires. This diverse team, comprising 2 GIS staff, 3 Land and Resource Coordinators, 1 Land and Resource Specialist, and 1 Contract Administrator, have been together for approximately six years. They support district and British Columbia Timber Sales (BCTS) staff with GIS-related tasks and coordinate essential wildfire risk reduction projects on public lands adjacent to communities in the Thompson/Okanagan/Shuswap region. This is a dynamic, diverse and skilled team working together to ensure a safer environment for everyone. We guarantee you will not be bored!

The Role:
As a Land and Resource Coordinator at the Ministry of Forests, you will manage the development and completion of Fuel Management Prescriptions for Wildfire Risk Reduction Projects. This role offers excellent opportunities for experience in collaborating with First Nations communities, contract procurement, and budget management. Your work will significantly reduce fire hazards, providing communities with a sense of security and enhancing collaboration with First Nations in fire management and land stewardship. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic team, make a meaningful impact on fire and forest management, and engage in a mix of energizing fieldwork and office duties.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a resource management related field.
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).
• Experience with project management.
• Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project.
• Experience managing relationships with senior level stakeholders and leading consultation sessions.
• Valid B.C. driver’s licence.

Preferences

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

For questions regarding this position, please contact brent.lipinski@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.
An eligibility list may be established
This position is also posted as a Science Technical Officer 24 (Resource) via Requisition 115540.
A Criminal Record Check will be required
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment
Vernon is Surrounded by rolling grasslands with rocky outcrops and stands of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, its three lakes and mountain views in every direction command attention. Nature remains Vernon’s biggest asset. Famous champagne powder at Silver Star Mountain Resort, just 22km/13mi from downtown, attracts skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and snowmobilers. In summer, countless hiking and cycling trails to explore every area from the historic Grey Canal within the city to the nearby provincial parks and the rugged Monashee Mountain Range. Mountain biking is also a big draw at Silver Star.

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.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more .

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 British Columbia (FPBC). 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 FPBC. 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.

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Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical

Additional Information