• Job Description

  Req#: 1052312

  Influence complex wildlife recovery initiatives

  A career opportunity to influence BC’s conservation efforts in a significant way, this position works as part of a professional team charged with advancing an impactful conservation project being undertaken across B.C. The Provincial Caribou Recovery Program (Program) is viewed as a national leader in advancing caribou recovery and forging a new path forward to ensuring caribou remain on the Canadian landscape.

  The Program sits within the Land Use Policy, Planning and Ecosystems Division (LUPPE) within the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) and provides provincial coordination, strategic direction, funding, and general oversight with the aim to recover caribou in B.C. The Program also works with other ministries, Nations, governments, and interested parties to develop, implement, and monitor management actions and provincial strategies to ensure we are meeting or exceeding provincial and federal population and habitat objectives.

  Position Overview

  In the capacity of a Caribou Recovery Biologist, this position will be expected to provide professional and technical expertise to support the recovery and management of caribou and caribou habitat. Working closely with senior biologists and planners within the Northeast Region and across the provincial Program, key activities will include planning, implementation, and monitoring of caribou related initiatives such as, but not limited to: caribou habitat assessment, population monitoring and inventory (aerial or ground-based), habitat restoration, and supporting the implementation of intergovernmental agreements such as the proposed Boreal Caribou Protection and Recovery Plan.

  This position may also provide subject matter expertise on herd planning initiatives in the broader context of land use planning, drafting of monitoring and technical reports, leading or supporting projects with both internal and external collaborators, and data entry and records management. While this position is focused on boreal caribou in Northeast BC, this position will also be expected to understand interactions with a diversity of wildlife species and habitats and may be asked to support projects pertaining to other species of management importance as well as other regions within BC. This position has both office and field-based components.

  Job Requirements:

  Education & Designation
  • Master’s Degree or higher in biological sciences or a related field and 2 years of related experience*, OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or related field and 3 years of related experience*, OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and related experience* may be considered, AND
  • Registered (or immediately eligible) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology within 6 months of employment.

  Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a Professional Biologist (RP Bio) with the College of Applied Biology within 6 months of appointment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be confirmed. If you are not currently registered, advise how you have confirmed with the CAB that you are immediately eligible.

  *Related experience includes a combination of 1 or more of the following:
  • Experience conducting field-based biological sampling, analysis, and reporting.
  • Experience in conducting environmental monitoring and assessments.
  • Experience providing advice within a regulatory regime.

  Preference may be given to applicants with 1 or more of the following:
  • Experience leading or coordinating staff in project or field settings.
  • Experience working or collaborating with Indigenous Nations.

  For questions regarding this position, please contact scott.schilds@gov.bc.ca.

  About this Position:

  Currently there are 2 temporary opportunities available until March 31, 2026. These temporary opportunities may become permanent.
  These positions can be based in any Natural Resource Ministry office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
  An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
  The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
  Flexible work options are available; these positions may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

  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.

  This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

  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 - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

  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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