Sto-re 27r - Abbotsford, Canada - BC Public Service

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Posting Title- STO-RE 27R - Protected Areas Applied Ecologist- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R2- Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA

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  • Salary Range $80, $91,992.70 annually
  • Close Date 5/17/2023
  • Job Type
  • Regular Full Time
  • Temporary End Date
  • Ministry/Organization
  • BC Public Service > Env & Climate Change Strategy
  • Ministry Branch / Division
  • BC Parks
  • Job Summary
    Bring your expertise and passion for parks and conservation to BC's protected areas system


BC Parks is entrusted with promoting and guiding the effective management, conservation and protection of the natural, recreational and cultural heritage values in the province's protected areas system, one of the largest systems in North America.

The BC protected areas system comprises over 1000 protected areas that cover 14% of the provincial land base and almost half a million hectares (or approximately 1%) of BC's coastal and ocean area, forming the cornerstone of biodiversity protection in the province.

The Conservation Section at BC Parks is responsible for setting provincial policy and guidance in these program areas, in addition to working with partners inside and outside of government to implement principles of conservation biology to protect biodiversity.


  • This position coordinates and leads the research, analysis, development and implementation of policies and legislation for and on behalf of the BC Parks Conservation Program.
  • You will lead BC Parks policy and guidance related to conservation and protected area management. You will maintain expertise and provide advice in applied ecology in protected areas. You will work closely with staff in the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. You will represent BC Parks as a significant provincial land and water manager in a number of intergovernmental settings, including discussions on network design & policy development. As a key resource for regions, you will liaise and provide policy advice and guidance regularly to operational staff and volunteers. You will provide applied science advice related to protected areas to decisionmakers, staff and ministry executives. As a result, you will need to work both at a parkspecific and landscapelevel scale. You are a multitasker with a knack for collaboration and influence that enjoys employing your expertise to achieve results on the ground.
  • This position reports to the Manager, Conservation at BC Parks

Job Requirements:


  • Degree in biological sciences, natural resource management, or equivalent plus 5 years related experience; OR
  • Master of Science in biological sciences or natural resource management, with 4 years related experience; OR
  • Ph.
D. degree in biological sciences or natural resource management, with 3 years related experience; OR

  • Other equivalent combinations of education and related experience may be considered; i.e. Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) and 7 years' related experience.

Related Experience:


  • Experience providing scientific advice to scientists and nonscientists, decisionmakers and other agencies in natural resource management.
  • Experience managing complex and sensitive natural resource management issues/projects in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated project or policy leadership experience, including working collaboratively with internal and external teams.
  • Experience in negotiating/mediating solutions with external and internal stakeholder groups.
  • Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content.

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

  • Protected area management, or a field of applied ecology that is directly related.
  • Working with and developing provincial, federal, and/or local government natural resource legislation and policy.
  • Ecosystem impacts and monitoring related to outdoor recreation activities that are common in BC's parks.
  • Longterm monitoring design for tracking ecosystem integrity.

About this Position:

This position can be based in any Environment & Climate Change Strategy 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 5 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary opportunities.

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