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BC Public Service

STO- RE 27 - Land and Resource Specialist

Posted 10 days ago

Job Details

Category

Location

Canada

Salary

dollar sign83,071 to 94,752 per year

Job Description

Posting Title
STO- RE 27 - Land and Resource Specialist

Position Classification
Scientific/Tech Off R27 - Res

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA

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

Close Date
12/5/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship

Ministry Branch / Division
Land Use Planning and Cumulative Effects

Job Summary

The Team
At Integrated Stewardship you'll join an innovative team of professionals focused on cumulative effects, planning, and stewardship. This team collaborates across multiple business lines, regularly working with resource operations, forestry, research, and other departments. Our work impacts the region significantly by supporting reconciliation, relationship-building, and implementing provincial tools to make positive changes on the land. Known for its positive, inclusive atmosphere, this team values flexibility, honesty, and support, offering a space where collaboration and innovation thrive.

The Role
In this role at Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS), you'll join an integrated team working on impactful stewardship and planning projects that build lasting partnerships with First Nations and support sustainable land and water use. Through meaningful collaboration, you'll explore diverse world views, engage in ethical dialogue, and help provide direction on land use decisions. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth, hands-on experience, and the chance to make a positive difference for people and the environment in a supportive and inclusive team environment.

Job Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in a natural resource management related field plus 5 or more years of related experience*, OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or training, plus 7 or more years of related experience* working in a natural resource discipline may be considered.
  • Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent.

*Related experience includes:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects, in which innovative solutions were implemented to solve a unique or complex natural resource management problem.
  • Demonstrated experience in a multiple partners environment understanding perspectives, conflicts, and facilitating/developing solutions.
  • Demonstrated expertise in distilling and communicating complex natural resource information to laypersons.
  • Demonstrated experience related to First Nations consultation, collaboration and relationship building.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
  • Demonstrated experience within the natural resource sector within British Columbia.
  • Experience supervising or managing technical and/or professional staff in natural resource management.
  • Experience and/or training in planning, particularly land use planning for natural resources.
  • Experience and/or training in project management, including decision support.
  • Recent training and/or current experience in the use of GIS applications to communicate complex geospatial information.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tracy.Thomas@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary or permanent positions.
There are 2 positions available.
Positions are available in Penticton or Kamloops.
A Criminal Record Check is required.
This position is also posted as a LSO 3 under REQ 117245
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 - 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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical

Additional Information

About BC Public Service

Industry

Government

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Application closing date is 2025-01-21

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