Lso Agrl 3 - Abbotsford, Canada - BC Public Service

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Abbotsford, Canada

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Posting Title- LSO AGRL - Soil Carbon Agrologist- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Agrologist 3- Union- PEA- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA

Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Salary Range $70, $89,678.84 annually
Close Date 5/4/2023
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service > Agriculture and Food
Ministry Branch / Division
Extension and Support Services Branch
Job Summary
Bring your commitment to excellence in natural resource management practices

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for the production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agriculture and aquaculture products, food security, and supporting enhancement of wild fish populations.

The Ministry's Extension and Support Service Branch identifies and promotes agriculture and food production/ processing systems that are sustainable and enhance the economic benefits to the province.

The Resource Management Unit (RMU) is in the Ministry's Extension and Support Services Branch. The RMU provides a trusted source of expert advice and information about on-farm climate action and environmental sustainability.

The RMU leads the development of information and services for the agriculture sector to mitigate risks to the farm from a changing climate and environment and from the farm to the environment (soil, water, air (greenhouse gas emissions), and biodiversity resources).

Working out of the Resource Management Unit, the Soil Carbon Agrologist provides senior professional advisory services, including providing direction to others, with a strong focus on how agroecological processes and beneficial management practices affect soil health, greenhouse gas mitigation and carbon sequestration.

The Soil Carbon Agrologist advises, leads, and supports research and extension projects related to sustainable soil management, including strategies for improving soil health, mitigating GHG emissions and sequestering carbon.

This position contributes to knowledge transfer to support industry adoption of practices that will improve resiliency and overall sustainability of British Columbia's agricultural sector.

Job Requirements:

Degree in the natural resource field (i.e. agriculture, agroecology, soil, plant, or crop science, ecological restoration or conservation biology) or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.
Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists. Immediately eligible to register means you are currently a fully licensed Registered Professional Agrologist member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to the relevant BC association.
Preference may be given to applicants who have minimum 3 years' related experience in the areas of soil management (carbon sequestration and GHG mitigation), agriculture, agroecology, plant ecology, and/or conservation biology.
Preference may be given to applicants with experience working in British Columbia's agricultural sector addressing related climate change challenges.

PROVISOS/WILLINGNESS STATEMENTS:

Valid B.C. driver's license or equivalent.

About this Position:

This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Agriculture and Food offices: Abbotsford, Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits.

In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more.

Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

How to Apply:

Cover Letter:
NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume:

YES:

Questionnaire:

YES (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and