LSO FORS 3 - Senior Provincial NRO - Resource Damages Specialist

Posting Title
LSO FORS 3 - Senior Provincial NRO - Resource Damages Specialist

Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Forester 3

Union
PEA

Work Options

Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range
$77,718.46 - $99,452.15 annually

Close Date
5/21/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
Compliance and Enforcement Branch

Job Summary

Bring your strong leadership and investigative skills to this critical role

The Compliance and Enforcement Branch (CEB) of the Integrated Resource Operations Division is the enforcement program for the Ministry of Forests. The Branch delivers a range of compliance and enforcement services, including inspections, investigations and enforcement in relation to several provincial and federal statutes.

CEB's Integrated Enforcement Team (IET) provides advanced investigative expertise and compliance and enforcement services to various agencies within the natural resource sector in relation to major, complex or high-profile issues that threaten environmental, public safety and revenue related values, and is deployed anywhere in the province based upon need.

The Senior Provincial Natural Resource Officer (NRO) - Resource Damages Specialist provides supervision of investigation teams, including operational direction and oversight of complex and high-profile investigations, and includes coaching, mentoring and training of NROs to build and enhance the Branch's advanced investigation capacity. This position carries out their duties with a high degree of independence and is expected to maintain a high level of knowledge, skill and ability.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, energetic team environment and to gain valuable experience with diverse land-based ecosystems. If you are ready for the next step in your career, consider this excellent opportunity.

Job Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• University degree or technical diploma in a related discipline such as Forestry or natural resource management, administrative law, or investigation and enforcement and extensive and recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Comprehensive experience understanding of the Wildfire Act, Forest and Range Practices Act, and the Forest Act, and respective regulations and their interactions.
• Experience with evidence gathering and preservation.
• Experience with survey methodologies and analysis.
• Experience with natural resource damages quantification and evaluation.
• Experience with policy, procedure and legal precedence.
• Demonstrated and related work experience in the field of compliance and enforcement of environmental statutes, regulations, and standards conducting investigations of non-compliance.
• Demonstrated and related work experience in the field of enforcement actions (e.g. recommendations of charges and/or administrative penalties or sanctions), and planning and/or leading compliance projects.
• Experience of Major Case Management Principles.
• Special Provincial Constable (SPC) status OR satisfactory background, security check and training to qualify as Special Provincial Constable.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:

• experience developing and/or supporting Wildfire Damage Assessment packages for CEB Wildfire Act investigations as per WFA section 25/27;
• experience in identifying and quantifying affected Crown resource values; and/or,
• experience collecting evidentiary documents to determine dollar value of Crown resources damaged by human-caused wildfires and other resource related infractions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Perry.Temoin@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Forests' offices: Campbell River, Castlegar, Chilliwack, Cranbrook, Dawson Creek, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Penticton, Prince George, Revelstoke, Quesnel, Smithers, Squamish, Terrace, Vernon, Williams Lake.
Depending on the successful candidate's location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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 who 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 , great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. On top of the base salary, regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees, a 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), and start off with 4 weeks of annual paid vacation. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

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 job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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 Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical