Lso Othr 3 - Port Alberni, Canada - BC Public Service

BC Public Service

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Port Alberni, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Posting Title- LSO OTHR - Land and Resource Specialist- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Other 3- Union- PEA- Location- Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $70, $89,678.84 annually- Close Date- 3/16/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 3/31/2024- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- South Island Natural Resource District- Job Summary
Bring your commitment to excellence in sustainable forest management.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRORD) is responsible for stewardship of the province's Crown land and natural resources.

Overseeing a land base of 94.8 million hectares, the Ministry makes, supports and advises on stewardship decisions for BC's land and resources, and delivers services to provide environmental, economic, cultural and social benefits for all British Columbians.

The primary focus of the position involves supporting forest management and landscape planning including the development, review and implementation of Indigenous lead Integrated Resource Management Plans.

The position also supports other strategic forest management decisions including Forest Stewardship Plans and eventually Forest landscape Plans. The position develops creative management solutions to strategic resource management issues (i.e. old growth forest management).

In general, the position bridges environmental, social and economic disciplines of natural resource management to advance policy, Ministry priorities and strategies, and operational delivery of stewardship outcomes.

The position leads diverse project teams of multidisciplinary specialists across multiple agencies and is responsible for the management, coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives from initiation through to conclusion.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in a natural resource management related field, or an equivalent combination of education/training, AND 1 or more years' experience working in a natural resource discipline.
Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals.
Demonstrated recent (within last 5 years) and relevant experience managing technical and/or professional staff in natural resource management in a direct, matrix or project management environment.
Demonstrated recent (within last 5 years) experience and/or knowledge with Regional Land Use Planning Processes in the context of natural resource management in BC.
Demonstrated recent (within last 3 years) experience in a multiple stakeholders and partners environment understanding perspectives, conflicts and facilitating/developing solutions.
Recent (within last 3 years) experience related to First Nations consultation, collaboration and relationship building in British Columbia.
Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence, or equivalent.

Preference:

Preference may be given for one or more years of experience, within the past 3 years, with geospatial data analysis and mapping.
Preference may be given for one or more years of experience, within the past 3 years, developing or reviewing resource management plans (i.e Forest Stewardship Plans)

Provisos /Willingness:

Travel to and work at South Island Natural Resource District on a regular basis.
Be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments and corporate structures.
Keep current on emerging issues.
Take inhouse training and certification as required.
Fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required.
Travel and overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required.

About this Position:

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home 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