BIO 27R - Team Lead - Protected Area Management

It’s Time to Preserve and Protect

Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a federated body responsible for protecting the unique amenities and environment of 13 major islands and more than 450 smaller islands and surrounding waters in the Salish Sea.
Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, advocates on key environmental issues impacting the area, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy. Islands Trust works closely with other government agencies, First Nations, and conservation groups to accomplish its mandate.

The Islands Trust Conservancy, created under the Islands Trust Act, provides land conservation and land management services to further the mandate of the Islands Trust. The Islands Trust Conservancy Board can accept land, conservation covenants, and other financial contributions from individuals, corporate donors, and government and is responsible for the management and disposition of the lands and funds it holds.

Job Overview

The Team Lead - Protected Area Management (Team Lead) is a Registered Professional Biologist qualified to work in B.C. and provides sound advice, interpretation, mentoring, and oversight services while leading a team of Islands Trust Conservancy (ITC) specialists in the area of property management.

The Team Lead develops, or oversees the development, of policies, procedures, strategies, and plans related to protected area management, including but not limited to, ecological assessment, property monitoring and associated data management, risk management (human safety and ecological health), management plan development and implementation, issues management and resolution, and management of biodiversity, ecosystems and Species at Risk. The Team Lead also oversees the implementation of such policies, procedures, strategies, and plans.
The Team Lead provides strategic input to, and assists staff on projects and activities related to habitat protection and restoration, covenant monitoring, partnering arrangements for on-going monitoring, management and maintenance, infrastructure management issues, the procurement of services as needed from external service providers, ITC data management, and liaising with island landholders, communities and conservation groups.

The Team Lead liaises with other staff to benefit the ITC as a whole and to help achieve overall organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, resource management or similar related fields as defined by the professional association.
• Registered, or immediately eligible to register, as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) with the BC College of Applied Biologists (CAB) in British Columbia in good standing or able and willing to become one within 3-6 months. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the CAB within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Five years of demonstrated experience in conservation property management.
• Two years of demonstrated experience in conservation or ecological field work or ecological monitoring.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license

Preference will be given to qualified applicants with any or all of the following:

• Experience in staff management
• Experience in project management
• Experience with public sector procurement
• Experience with property management in southwestern British Columbia
• Experience with database management.
• Experience engaging Indigenous Governing Bodies regarding natural resource management.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples.

Provisos:

• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service.
• Must be capable of conducting field work in remote locations and on difficult terrain.
• Some travel and overnight travel are requirements of this position, including by ferry and water taxi

For questions regarding this position, please contact nmiller@islandstrust.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 to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
The position is located in Victoria
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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:

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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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Biologist (RPBio) with the BC College of Applied Biology. 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 CAB. 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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