STO-RE 24R - Great Bear Rainforest Research Officer - Amended

Posting Title
STO-RE 24R - Great Bear Rainforest Research Officer - Amended

Position Classification
Scientific/Tech Off R24 - Res

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually

Close Date
5/9/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
3/31/2025

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
Regional Operations/South Coast Region

Job Summary

Take the next exciting step in growing your career in the natural resource sector

The Great Bear Rainforest Research Officer works with scientists of the Coast Area Research team, in close collaboration with co-investigators at the N a nwa k olas Council Society to prioritize, plan, design, and implement the interdisciplinary Coastal Experimental Watersheds (CEWs) project (as part of the GBR Research Forest) and related research and monitoring for informing Ecosystem-based Management (EBM). The GBR Research Officer participates in field and office activities to (1) develop and verify methodologies for site selection for experimental studies, (2) refine methodologies and initiate collection of pre/post treatment data for several natural resource values (e.g., forests, hydrology, wildlife) to quantify baseline ecological function and multiscale response to land management and climate change; and, (3) document and provide extension for CEWs research at operational and scientific conferences, and through online and published media.

Great Bear Rainforest Research Officer provides senior professional advisory services to a program area (Coast Research) in the natural resource sector.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests .

Job Requirements:

• Degree in a biophysical natural resource field, e.g., forestry, biology, forest ecology, geomorphology, hydrology, or related. MSc. preferred. B.Sc. with more years of experience may be considered.
• Experience with research principles and experimental design
• Experience implementing research field experiments at multiple scales
• Experience with theory and ability to conduct univariate, multivariate, and spatial ecological statistical analysis with current statistical software
• Experience with ArcGIS mapping and spatial manipulation
• Current software experienceincluding Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience in negotiating/mediating solutions in natural resource management
• Experience with multidisciplinary issues involved in natural resource management

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• 1 or more years of applied experience organizing and manipulating large databases outside of an academic degree setting
• Experience with MS Access

Provisos:

• Valid B.C. driver's licence.
• Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.
• In possession of or willing to obtain Level 1 First Aid certification
• Conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot;overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Terrestrial and aquatic field experience including navigation, site assessment, field surveys, and field data collection e.g., could include forest mensuration, plant surveys, stream surveys, species surveys across taxa.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sari.Saunders@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:

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.
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until March 31, 2025.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Amendment April 24, 2024: In About This Position section removed "This temporary opportunity may become permanent."
Amendment April 24, 2024: Closing date extended until May 9, 2024.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 be required to answer a standard 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.

Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical

Category

Government