LSO OTHR 4A - Land use planning and Policy Team Lead

The Team

The Provincial Stewardship Strategies and Planning Branch (PSSP) is a dedicated team of experts committed to advancing land use planning and resource stewardship in British Columbia. This established group specializes in navigating the complexities of land use planning, bringing invaluable insights and leadership to the table as they strive to modernize policies and weave together resource management frameworks with finesse. Their collaborative efforts with First Nations, stakeholders, and regional teams address planning challenges, ensuring that policies are well-aligned and effectively communicated.

The Role

Joining the PSSP team presents a unique and impactful opportunity. You’ll have the chance to work with diverse groups to craft and refine policies while playing a vital role in advancing reconciliation and stewardship initiatives across BC. Your contributions will help shape the future of land use planning, making a meaningful difference in conservation and resource management, and fostering collaborative solutions across sectors.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
• Master’s Degree in planning, natural resource management, or a related discipline (e.g., forestry, agrology, etc.) and 3 years’ recent (within the past 4 years), related experience; OR,
• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, natural resource management, or a related discipline (e.g., forestry, agrology, etc.) and 5 years’ recent (within the past 6 years), related experience, AND
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e., Association of Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists). Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the appropriate BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

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 or more of the following:
• Engaging and collaborating with First Nations to address natural resource land use management-related issues.
• Experience leading land use planning initiatives.
• Experience developing natural resource-related policies

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tricia.Morris@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position

Currently there is 1 permanent opportunity available.
This position can be based in a 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.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments/Recruitment & Retention Adjustments.
This position is also posted as a Policy Analyst (Science) R30 in requisition 115653.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

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 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.

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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