Lso Othr 2 - Port McNeill, Canada - BC Public Service

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Port McNeill, Canada

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Posting Title- LSO OTHR - Advisor, Indigenous Relations- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Other 2- Union- PEA- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $69, $89, annually, plus $44.49 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Port McNeill.

- Close Date- 5/27/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- Coast Area - West Coast Region - North Island Central Coast Natural Resource District- Job Summary
Support Indigenous engagement and be an active part of BC's reconciliation process
The Port McNeill team provides expert advice and decision support relating to multiple business areas in the district.

The primary duties of the Indigenous Relations Advisor are centered on conducting consultations for the use of natural resources on Crown land and determining the impact on First Nations' identified or potential traditional use areas.

A career with the Ministry of Forests offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging and rewarding roles, while supporting a healthy work/life balance.

Explore the Indigenous Relations career opportunities and value working with our team can offer you:
Why work for the Ministry of Forests.

The North Island - Central Coast Natural Resource District has been continually recognized as a Top 10 Work Unit in the BC Public Service and is home to a team of dedicated public servants tasked with managing diverse forest and natural resource values.

Spanning a large geographic area over northern Vancouver Island, the mainland central coast and the many islands in between, the District includes a number of resource-dependent communities and much of the Great Bear Rainforest.

This position is located in Port McNeill, an affordable and family-oriented community located on the northern tip of Vancouver Island and gateway to a wealth of awesome recreational activities.

Job Requirements:

Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (e.g. Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC).

Note:

immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the BC association within six (6) months of employment.

Under implementation of this position at an LSO 1A level may be considered, provided an applicant is registered with a BC professional association and is actively articling/in-training (FIT, ASFIT, AAG, GIT, EIT) at the time of the offer of employment and can achieve their full professional designation within two (2) years of their start date.

Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association. Significant experience working or interacting with Indigenous communities and facilitating Indigenous consultation.

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

Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.
Recent experience (i.e. within last 3 years) in natural resource management.
Recent experience (i.e. within last 3 years) facilitating Indigenous/First Nations consultations. Recent experience (i.e. within last 3 years) conducting research and analysis related to Indigenous culture.
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Valid BC driver's licence is required

About this Position:

There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.

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 Science Technical Officer (Resource) 24 via
REQ 110192.
This position is based in Port McNeill and has on-site office requirements.
This location receives a bi-weekly isolation allowance (add to pay).
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Check out the other opportunities we are currently recruiting for in our District
:Requisition 111060.

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 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 entitle