LSO OTHR 2 - Land and Resource Coordinator

The Team
Our Land and Resource Program team is a dynamic, two-year-old branch-level team focused on wildfire risk reduction and cultural and prescribed fire projects within BC Parks. You’ll join a group of forest and biology professionals that includes a Section Head, four Land and Resource Coordinators, and four seasonal Technicians. Together, we work closely with regional BC Parks staff and the BC Wildfire Service to enhance wildfire resilience across the province. We’re a dedicated and collaborative team that values diverse perspectives and strives for meaningful impact on the landscape.

The Role
As a Land and Resource Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in planning, preparing, and delivering wildfire resiliency projects across BC Parks. From high-level planning to hands-on site work, you’ll manage everything from fire and fuel management plans to prescribed fire projects. This is a unique opportunity to travel to the most beautiful areas in our province, work with a high-level professional team, and make a real impact both within and beyond BC Parks borders.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to FPBC within six (6) months of employment.
• Degree in a natural resource related field AND 2 years of related experience.
• Coursework in project management.
• Experience managing multiple projects OR leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project.
• Experience managing relationships with stakeholders OR leading engagement.
• Experience in conflict AND dispute resolution principles and practices.
• Valid class 5 BC driver’s licence.

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

• Contract management
• Course work in procurement
• Fuel management;
• Ecosystem restoration; and/or,
• Prescribed fire.

For questions regarding this position, please contact lindsay.vandesteeg@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This position can be based in any Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is also posted as a STO RE 24 via Requisition 115689

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 is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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.

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.