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The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated land and natural resource management, including objective setting for land and marine environments, effectively managing cumulative effects, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.

This position is part of an interdisciplinary team charged with implementation of the provincial Cumulative Effects Framework in the Skeena Region by supporting regional priority cumulative effects projects and working within the Collaborative Indigenous Stewardship Forums (CISF). Roles include, but are not limited to:

• Play a leadership role in the regional Cumulative Effects Program Decision Support Implementation Project to deliver regional priority products aimed at improving consideration of cumulative effects in provincial resource management decisions.
• Work as part of a collaborative team with Collaborative Indigenous Stewardship Forums to guide and support the development of cumulative effects protocols, assessments, decision-support tools, procedures, and management guidance.
• Represent Skeena Region Water, Land and Resource Stewardship at provincial Cumulative Effects Framework meetings, providing a link and ensuring consistency and synergy between regional and provincial programs.
• Provide policy support on the consideration of collaboratively developed data and information in provincial planning processes.
• Support extension and engagement activities with government agencies, First Nations, stakeholders and the public about collaboratively developed data and information products.
• Support, participate in, and facilitate working groups, in partnership with First Nations, to develop policy and guidance on the collection, use and governance of collaboratively developed data and information.
  

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Natural Resource Management or Planning field (e.g., Resource Management, Forestry, Biology, Agrology, Geography), Law or Public Administration and 3 years of related experience*; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management or Planning field (e.g., Resource Management, Forestry, Biology, Agrology, Geography), Law or Public Administration and 5 years of related experience*; OR
• A technical diploma in Natural Resource Management or Planning field (e.g., Resource Management, Forestry, Biology, Agrology, Geography), Law or Public Administration and 7 years of related experience*.

*Related experience is defined as, and must include the following:

• Experience translating or applying scientific and technical information for use in policy, standards, guidelines, regulations, or decision-support making
• Experience applying natural resource policy, legislation, standards, or regulations in decision-making.
• Experience in leading or participating in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working for/with First Nations on resource management issues.

Preference may be given to applicants who have training and/or experience with:

• Experience translating complex scientific and technical information into plain language text and simple diagrams or infographics for use by non-technical audiences.
• Experience in a multiple partners environment understanding perspectives, conflicts and facilitating/developing solutions.
• Experience and/or understanding of spatial analysis (GIS), modelling, and environmental assessments.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chris.Schell@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

A Licensed Professional is preferred for this opportunity through REQ 106365.
***Preference will be given to fill this position with a Licensed Scientific Officer, REQ 106365; if a Licensed Scientific Officer is successful this competition will be cancelled.

This posting may be used to establish a cross ministry eligibility list to fill future permanent vacancies for similar positions in multiple ministries and locations. Some positions may have flexible work options available. For more information, please visit cross-ministry eligibility lists FAQs.

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 list 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.