LSO OTHR 4 - Planning Policy Team Lead - Closing Date Extended

The Team:
The Policy Team in the Sustainable Resource Management section of the Forest science Planning and Practices Branch is an agile group of four professionals in the Ministry of Forests that develop, improve, maintain, and oversee the legislative, regulatory and policy framework associated with the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA). Through their work, the policy team has a real impact on how forest resources are managed in BC. Joining this team means being part of meaningful work that helps shape the future of our forests and communities in an environment where everyone’s contributions are valued.

The Role:
The Policy Team Lead is responsible for providing leadership and senior professional advice and expertise on the development of provincial policy, standards and guidance to support the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) framework, including the FRPA improvement initiative. This position champions and advises on refinements to FRPA policies, regulations, provincial standards and functions as the provincial specialist. In this role, you will work collaboratively with other teams in the branch to facilitate the creation and implementation of new regulations, policies and other guidance materials.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Registered as a fully licensed professional with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (Forest Professionals BC, BC Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC), or able to transfer a current, related membership to the applicable BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Master’s Degree in planning, policy, public administration, natural resource management, or a related discipline (e.g., forestry, agrology, etc.) and three (3) years’ recent (within the past four (4) years), related experience; OR,
• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, policy, public administration, natural resource management, or a related discipline (e.g., forestry, agrology, etc.) and five (5) years’ recent (within the past six (6) years), related experience.

Recent, related experience must include:

• Providing expert advice, guidance and leadership regarding natural resource management or land use related policies, standards and methodologies to senior executives (e.g., Minister, Deputy Minister or equivalent).
• Leading consultations and policy reviews with internal and external partners/specialists to gather input on complex natural resource management or planning issues; and to recommend regulatory changes consistent with government priorities.
• Preparing reports and documents to support decision making (e.g., Cabinet Submissions, position papers, proposals and reports).

Preference may be given to candidates with recent, related experience in one (1) or more of the following:

• Engaging and collaborating with First Nations to address natural resource forest management related issues.
• Experience leading forest stewardship initiatives.
• Experience developing natural resource related policies.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Julius.Huhs@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment November 19th, 2024: posting closing date extended to December 6th, 2024.
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in any office of the Ministry of Forests. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
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 in the above locations.
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. On top of the base salary, regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees, a 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), and start off with 4 weeks of annual paid vacation. 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 Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); or, as a Professional Agrologist (PAg) with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); or, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC); or, able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is 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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