STO (RES) R27 - Land and Resource Specialist

The Team
The Strategic Initiatives team was formed in 2023 to address emerging natural resource priorities in the Kootenay Boundary Region. With a motivative and supportive group of four, we work closely with First Nations, local governments, and other partners to create meaningful solutions. What makes this team special is the variety of challenges we take on, often exploring new approaches that haven’t been tried before. We value collaboration, creativity, and the strong relationships we build both within our team and with the communities we serve.

The Role
As the Land & Resource Specialist, you’ll be responsible for coordinating regional priorities across provincial ministries, developing partnerships and agreements with First Nations. This position supports critical initiatives like drought response, modernize land use planning, recreation management and forest management. This is a great opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects that support the well-being of local communities, while promoting inclusivity and collaboration with a range of partners. For more insights, check out the video: "Why Work For Ministry of Forests and Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship"

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Technical Diploma in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) or an equivalent combination of education/training plus, 7 or more years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience managing natural resource management projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplinary/multiple partner projects in which innovative solutions were implemented to solve a unique or complex natural resource management problem.
• Demonstrated experience related to First Nations engagement, collaboration and relationship building.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

Preference may be given to candidates with one (1) or more of the following:

• Registered, or eligible for registration as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio), Biologist in Training (BIT) or Registered Biology Technologist (RPTech) with the College of Applied Biology (CAB).
• Registered Forest Technologist (RFT), Trainee Forest Technologist (TFT) or Allied Science Trainee Forest Technologist (ASTFT) with the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals.
• 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 Ian.Wiles@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is geographically restricted to Cranbrook or Nelson. Other natural resource office locations in the Kootenay Boundary Region may be considered depending on office availability and operational requirements.
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 Licensed Science Officer (OTHER) 3 under Requisition 115494.

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.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

Located in the stunning Kootenay Rockies, Cranbrook and Nelson are perfect communities for the adventure lover. With quick access to area mountains and lakes, these locations are situated perfectly for great biking, hiking, camping, skiing, golfing, fishing and all kinds of summer water sports, as well as winter-based fun when snow covers this amazing landscape.

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 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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