LSO OTHR 3 - Provincial Authorization Specialist

Posting Title
LSO OTHR 3 - Provincial Authorization Specialist

Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Other 3

Union
PEA

Work Options
Remote

Location
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

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

Close Date
5/7/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
3/31/2025

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship

Ministry Branch / Division
Permitting Transformation Division

Job Summary

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The Permitting Transformation Division (PTD) is responsible for working across the Natural Resource Ministries (NRMs), the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO), the BC Energy Regulator (BCER), other crown agencies, ministries and levels of government as needed to establish greater certainty, transparency, and clarity in the permitting process while reducing the overall volume of applications moving through the system. PTD is responsible for land, water, and fish and wildlife authorizations on behalf of the ministry, and supports critical priority government projects, including Housing, Connectivity and Electrification.

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:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) or an equivalent combination of education/training, plus 3 or more years' experience working in a natural resource discipline.

• Must be registered or immediately* eligible for registration as a fully licensed registered professional with one of the following associations: Association of BC Forest Professionals, BC Institute of Agrologists, or Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC. *Immediately means you are currently a fully licensed registered professional member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to the ABCFP ,the BCIA or the APEGBC ).

• Experience in negotiating/mediating solutions in natural resource management.
• Experience managing multiple projects, or leading a component of a project, using project management standards, principles and tools
• Experience establishing, building and maintaining collaborative working relationships to facilitate solutions in process improvements in natural resource management.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary issues involved in natural resource management.

Preference may be given to applicants with 1 or more of the following:
• 3 or more years of experience in leading or managing multiple projects.
• 3 or more years of experience in working in collaborative environments with Indigenous nations and various stakeholder groups to advance natural resource developments in British Columbia.
• Fully licensed registered professional with one of the following associations: Association of BC Forest Professionals, BC Institute of Agrologists, or Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrea.Mah@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:

This is a temporary opportunity until03/31/2025. This temporary opportunity may become permanent.
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.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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 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 listed above.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer/Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to obtain registration in BC from a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the appropriate BC association ( FPBC , BCIA , EGBC ). Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made. Optional -- only if applicable: If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the Scientific Technical Officer 27R opportunity via Requisition 112425 .

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.

Job Category
Scientific and Technical

Category

Government