Bring your experience and strong organizational skills to this rewarding position

The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated land and natural resource management, including objective setting for land and marine environments, effectively managing cumulative effects, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental sustainability, and economic resiliency.

Working collaboratively with Indigenous Governments in British Columbia to advance new, strategic land use direction is the essence the Modernized Land Use Planning Program. Modernized land use plans will collaboratively redraw the map of BC to better reflect contemporary natural resource stewardship priorities (e.g., reconciliation, climate change adaptation, watershed security, Indigenous protected areas, etc.). The Program works with other ministries, Nations, governments, and interested parties to re-invent, develop and implement land use direction that reflects the complexity of 21st century collaborative natural resource stewardship.

This position requires a technically-competent, empathetic and strategically-minded problem solver. This requires a diverse set of skills, such as an understanding of land use realities in BC, how to work collaboratively with Indigenous partners, systems thinking, project management and a forward-looking mindset to recognize and capitalize on the many opportunities that lie ahead. If you are creative and passionate about the wonderful complexity of natural resource stewardship and want to deliver results with a merry band of public servants that do rewarding work and solve many of the really interesting, tough problems, we want to hear from you!

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management-related field (e.g., Environmental Studies/Science, Geography, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, etc.; or, Political Science, Economics, History, Sociology and Planning as they relate to natural resource management) and 3 years of related work experience in a natural resource discipline, or an equivalent combination of education/training, plus 5 or more years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline.
• Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or initiative.
• Training in project management or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience working on complex natural resource management, planning and/or policy initiatives.
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous groups or governments to advance multi-faceted initiatives.
• Experience in managing project teams.
• Experience managing relationships with senior level stakeholders.
• Experience with and knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Brian.Kolman@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Two (2) permanent, full time positions are available and can be based in any Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship 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 up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Other) 3 via Requisition 100205.
An eligibility list may be established.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

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. 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.

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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.