Lso (Other) 2 - Natural Resource Specialist - Abbotsford, Canada - BC Public Service

BC Public Service

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Abbotsford, Canada

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Posting Title- LSO (OTHER) - Natural Resource Specialist- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Other 2- Union- PEA- Work Options- Remote- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA

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Salary Range $67, $86,624.56 annually
Close Date 12/11/2023
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service > Water,Land,ResourceStewardship
Ministry Branch / Division
Permitting Solutions Office (PSO) / Cross Sector Solutions
Job Summary
A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The Permitting Solutions Office (PSO) drives new approaches to integrating the Natural Resource Sector through changes to provincial legislation, policy, tools, and systems to support and transform decision making, processes, and authorizations across the province.

The PSO is focused on moving towards collaborative solutions in partnership with all Natural Resource Ministries (NRMs) and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), offering opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally.

Working at the Provincial level, the Natural Resource Specialist provides front line service, based on knowledge of the various Natural Resource Ministries and other agency's legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures to clients of the provincial government.

The Natural Resource Specialist will be focused on the priority of Connectivity in BC.

For this priority project, the PSO is focused on driving natural resource permitting solutions required to improve cross-ministry permitting coordination, increase process transparency, and identify efficiencies across the permitting regime to support connecting all households in BC to high-speed internet by March 31, 2027.

This target is reflected in BC's Declaration Act Action Plan and the StrongerBC Economic Plan.

Examples of the exciting priority work that the PSO has been driving most recently are:

Job Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Resource Management, Forestry, Biology, Agrology, Geography) and a minimum of 2 years related experience in a resource management related field. Registered, or eligible for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area. (e.g.

, Association of Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia))Preference may be given to applicants with:

Experience using provincial natural resource tools such as iMap, Gator, ParcelMap BC.
Previous experience in provincial authorizations (i.e. Land Act, Heritage Conservation Act, Water Sustainability Act, etc).
Experience working within a virtual team
Experience and/or understanding of spatial analysis (GIS).

A bachelor's degree in a natural resource management related fieldWillingness statement(s):

May provide input to or participate in major project teams.

About this Position:

This position is also posted as an STO R24 in requisition 106729

Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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:

LSO Professional Designation:

YES:

Resume:
YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates