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BC Public Service

HRO 27R - Senior Heritage Planner

Posted 11 days ago

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Salary

dollar sign83,071 to 94,752 per year

Job Description

Posting Title
HRO 27R - Senior Heritage Planner

Position Classification
Heritage Resources Officer R27

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$83,071.72 - $94,752.42 annually

Close Date
10/7/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
7/31/2026

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport

Ministry Branch / Division
Heritage

Job Summary

The Team
The Heritage Branch is a branch of17dedicated to the recognition, conservation, and celebration of tangible and intangible heritage values across British Columbia. Through managing provincial heritage properties and collections, supporting community-led heritage initiatives, and overseeing fossil management and geographical naming programs, the branch ensures that BC's diverse heritage is protected and made accessible to the public. With a focus on community engagement, policy development, and stewardship, the Heritage Branch plays a vital role in safeguarding the province's cultural legacy for future generations.

The Role
As the Senior Heritage Planner, you will be responsible for providing support to the Manager of Heritage Stewardship and Historic Place Operations to meet their work plan responsibilities. In addition, you will participates on a team of historic resource professionals, fulfilling permitting and assessment duties under the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA), managing contracts relating to provincial heritage property site operations and provides senior professional advisory and educational services in historic resource management.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in social sciences, urban or rural planning, history, heritage conservation, architecture, engineering or equivalent AND a minimum of three (3) years of *related experience; OR
  • Masters' degreein social sciences, urban or rural planning, history, heritage conservation, architecture, engineering or equivalent AND a minimum of two (2) years of *related experience; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.


*Related experience must include:
  • Researching, developing, and writing concisely and persuasively a range of documents/content including briefing notes, information articles, reports, position papers, fact sheets, and/or presentations.
  • Evaluating existing policies and/or guidelines and identifying opportunities to solve complex governance, legislation and policy issues, and to adapt best practices to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Establishing, building, and maintaining collaborative working relationships with executive, senior managers, colleagues, and external stakeholders, for the purposes of advising on program, heritage conservation and/or policy issues and recommending solutions for complex challenges and issues.
  • Project management experience applying architectural heritage conservation standards and guidelines.


Preference may be given to applicants who also have experience in one or all of the following:
  • Researching policy or heritage conservation issues, conducting analysis, and developing legislation, regulation, and/or policy.
  • Providing expert advice and recommendations on legislation, policy, best practices and/or cross-ministry programs to senior management, executive, ministers, and other senior leadership officials, including on emerging political or policy issues and risks of major significance.
  • A Master's Degree in in social sciences, urban or rural planning, history, heritage conservation, architecture, engineering or equivalent.


For questions regarding this position, please contact jennifer.adams@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This is a temporary assignment until 07/31/2026, that may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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 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 - 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.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category
Administrative Services, Policy, Research and Economics, Social Services

About BC Public Service

Industry

Government

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Application closing date is 2024-11-23

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