• Job Description

  Req#: 1032112

  Amendment on August 9, 2023: Posting location changed. 'About this Position' section updated.
  
  Bring your vision, leadership and strategic planning skills to this important role.

  The ministry delivers a range of legislative authorities and provides clients with a single point of access to natural resource authorizations and resource management services at many locations across the province. Regional Operations, the operational delivery arm of the ministry, is structured as 23 districts within eight regions under the leadership of three geographically based Assistant Deputy Ministers. This position is an integral part of the Regional Management Team, composed of Directors, District Managers and BC Timber Sales Managers, reporting to the Regional Executive Director (RED). In this capacity, the position serves regional and provincial priorities and goals and provincial initiatives in delivering an integrated approach in provincial land management, responsible for stewardship of provincial crown land, cultural and natural resources, authorizations and for maintaining and supporting BC's Market Pricing System

  The position develops and maintains a broad network of strategic and business leadership relationships across the Natural Resource Sector agencies to provide leadership in implementation of collaborative agreements and tactical Forest Landscape Planning (FLP) initiatives within the Northeast Region and promote successful delivery of the priorities and goals of the Ministry of Forests.

  Working closely with the Regional Management Team, the position ensures that tactical landscape plans can be implemented in a way that supports the mandate of the ministry by supporting the production and supply of timber, protection and conservation of the environment, managing the values placed on ecosystems by all communities and managing the significant disturbances to forest health. This requires strong leadership and collaboration across the Regional Management Committee and including natural resource sector partners, Indigenous nations, harvest licensees and stakeholders to provide operational clarity that can lead to effective decisions and desired outcomes.

  Reporting to the Regional Executive Director, the District Manager develops and maintains a broad network of strategic and business leadership relationships across the Natural Resource Sector agencies to communicate/collaborate project objectives and progress and promote successful delivery of the priorities and goals of the Ministry. Through this function, the role leads and contributes to strategies associated with the natural resource sector to promote economic and environmental sustainability.

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

  • A Master’s Degree or higher in resource management or related studies, and minimum 5 years of related experience* in resource management; OR
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in resource management or related studies, and minimum 7 years of related experience* in resource management; OR
  • A technical diploma in resource management or related studies, and minimum 10 years of related experience* in resource management; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or related experience* may be considered.

  *Related experience includes the following:

  • Experience negotiating solutions and/or partnerships with stakeholders in natural resource management.
  • Experience working with First Nations’ communities and facilitating First Nations’ consultations or negotiations.
  • Experience managing and leading geographically dispersed multi-disciplinary staff.
  • Experience establishing collaborative relationships with executives and leading organizational change associated with implementation.
  • Experience in management of financial resources and/or projects.

  Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading, coaching and/or managing multi-disciplinary professional and/or technical staff.
  • Experience in a management capacity dealing with politically sensitive and/or provincially significant issues.
  • Significant (5 or more years) experience working with First Nations’ communities and facilitating First Nations’ consultations or negotiations.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience negotiating solutions and/or partnerships with stakeholders in natural resource management.

  Willingness Statements/Provisios:

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence or equivalent.
  • Travel is required including frequent travel to deliver management support to both locations.
  • Must be willing to meet the transportation arrangements required by the ministry (i.e. travel in small aircraft, helicopter, driving on natural resource roads, etc.).

  For questions regarding this position, please contact Rajbir.Kaur@gov.bc.ca
  
  About this Position:
  An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
  
  This position requires the successful candidate to be in the Northeast region and work from any of the abovementioned 3 offices. The successful candidate must be located in the Northeast or should be willing to relocate.
  
  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
  
  This position is excluded from union membership.
  
  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.

  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 - 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 to the job to which you are applying.

  Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

  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.

• About the company

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