• Job Description

  Req#: 1067298

  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. 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 (4.36) and the StrongerBC Economic Plan.
  
  Examples of the exciting priority work that the PSO has been driving most recently are:

  • The single application portal for provincial natural resource permits for housing: https://permitconnectbc.gov.bc.ca/
  • The establishment of Natural Resource Area Hub Teams to support the permitting requirements of government funded projects aimed at making high speed internet available to all households in BC.
    

  Job Requirements:

  • A Bachelors 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; OR
  • Technical Diploma in a related field and 4 years related experience; OR
  • An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

  
  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 field
    

  Willingness statement(s):

  • May provide input to or participate in major project teams.
    

  For questions regarding this position, please contact Catherine.Allard@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  This position is also posted as an LSO in requisition 106727
  Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
  Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. 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 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.
  
  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.
  
  The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. 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: YES - A cover letter (maximum 1 page) summarizing how you meet the selection criteria outlined in the Job Profile and your reason(s) for applying is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
  
  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 - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
  
  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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