Take the next exciting step in growing your career in environmental stewardship

The Ministry of Forests (MOF) is responsible for providing access to Crown land and resources through permitting and authorizations for economic development activities on the land base. MOF is one of five ministries jointly responsible for managing the natural resource sector and balancing economic opportunities with environmental stewardship.

MOF is accountable for land and resource management in British Columbia, including the protection of the Province’s archaeological and heritage resources. MOF engages in activities that provide environmental, economic, cultural and social benefits to all British Columbians. This work directly contributes to the achievement of the Province’s commitments and goals of lasting and meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

This position is part of a dynamic, high functioning team of cultural resource professionals within the Branch, fulfilling permitting and assessment duties under the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) and providing expert senior professional advice and direction in cultural resource management to Government and external stakeholders.

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Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Archaeology, OR a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Anthropology with a specialization in Archaeology.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and stakeholders in a natural resource management or cultural resource management context.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in archaeological resource management, specifically research, field work, and reporting.

Preference may be given for 1 or more of the following:
• A related Master’s Degree or Doctorate.
• 3 or more years’ experience working with Indigenous communities.
• The ability to hold, or be eligible to hold, Heritage Conservation Act permits, or equivalent (i.e.: permits from other jurisdictions).
• 5 or more years’ experience in archaeological resource management, particularly experience working in the Northwest Coast, and/or the Interior Plateau, and/or Subarctic/Boreal Forest culture areas.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Berdine.Jonker@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

AMENDMENT (Monday November 27): This posting has been extended and will now close on Sunday December 10, 2023 at 11:00 PM Pacific Time.

Currently there is 1 temporary opportunity available until March 31, 2024.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
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.
The positions are based in Victoria but may be performed in other approved locations within the Province of BC. For specific information about a location, applicants must contact the Hiring Manager to confirm if working from that location could be considered.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

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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.