An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional passionate about collaborative landscape stewardship/management

Amendment July 27, 2023: there are two opportunities available.

The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) is accountable for integrated water, land and natural resource management and cross-sector legislation, policy, and objective setting for land and marine environments. Building on integrated land and resource management efforts in the past, the Ministry will seek to build a new vision in collaboration with natural resource ministries and First Nations that will embrace shared decision making on the land base. The Ministry will strengthen integration across the sector to mitigate, plan, respond and adapt our management practices, including a focus on effectively managing cumulative effects.

The vision statement of the WLRS South Area Team is: Healthy ecosystems supporting healthy people and healthy economies. We are looking to recruit individuals who share our interests in working across natural resource ministries, support and work toward co-management and shared decision-making with Indigenous Nations, and engage with stakeholders to achieve our vision for current and future generations.

The Director, Strategic Initiatives is involved in conversations with Indigenous Nations, and stakeholders as part of a whole of government approach committed to land use planning rooted in science and Indigenous Knowledge that considers new and cumulative impacts to the land base. This position is also a key player in leading the Regional Management Committee to advance reconciliation and shared priorities across natural resource agencies and in some regions chairs the Indigenous Stewardship Forums. The position is accountable to provide leadership, advice and expertise into the ministry’s annual service and business planning programs; performance management and risk frameworks; provision of professional advice and training to government decision makers; intergovernmental relations matters; staff engagement strategies; and the development of policy and research for high priority ministry or natural resource sector projects.

An in person, regional presence is key to growing relationships with staff, Indigenous partners, stakeholders, and industry. It is anticipated that a 1-2 week presence, per-month, will be necessary for successful delivery.

Job Requirements:

Education
• An undergraduate degree or higher in biology, science, resource management or related studies, and a minimum of 5 years of related experience as indicated below*; OR
• A diploma or technical diploma in biology, science, resource management or related studies, and a minimum of 7 years of related experience as indicated below*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience as indicated below* may be considered.

*Related experience - minimum years required are as noted above for each related experience statement:
• Experience in at least 2 of the following areas of expertise:
o Land use policy and planning;
o Decision support for statutory decisions;
o Strategic projects with First Nations; and/or
o Resource stewardship.
• Experience in management of financial resources, projects and multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff.
• Experience leading and resolving complex staff and/or client issues.
• Experience working with First Nations communities and/or facilitating First Nations consultations or negotiations.
• Experience in the Province of BC natural resource context.

Preferences

• Preference may be given to candidates with experience leading large geographically dispersed teams.
• Preference may be given to candidates with previous experience working with the natural resource sector in the region.

Willingness Statements

• Extensive travel will be required weekly/monthly. Successful candidates must be ready, willing, and able to travel as needed to maintain relationships with staff and partners.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Heather.Wiebe@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Currently there are two (2) permanent opportunities available.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition will take place virtually.
These positions are currently under review for exclusion.
Flexible work options are available; these positions may be able to work from home a few days a week as per the Telework Agreement.
These positions can be based in any Water, Land and Resource Stewardship office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

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 Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

With 4,300 employees in 62 communities, WLRS offers exciting opportunities for your career. Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

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 end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.