LSO OTHR 2 - Licensed Authorizations Officer - Closing Date Amended to June 25, 2024

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

As the Authorizations Specialist, you will work in a variety of settings and provide professional advice and may make decisions regarding the allocation of resources and adjudication of resource authorizations for the Natural Resource Sector.

If you enjoy researching, analyzing and evaluating information to support decisions on allocating natural resources in a way that ensures it’s best use and minimizing its effect on other values, this maybe the right job for you. It will allow you to utilize knowledge of resource management and superior negotiating abilities while conducting field monitoring to support natural resource recommendations that incorporate cumulative effects. Effective communication skills are necessary when liaising with other agencies, leading conflict resolution, and resolving disputes with diverse stakeholders over the use of Crown land and other natural resources. If you are a motivated individual with the expertise and initiative to take on this important role, we look forward to your application.

Reporting to a Senior Licensed Authorization Officer or Senior Authorizations Specialist and working in a variety of settings, the Licensed Authorizations Officer provides professional advice and may make decisions regarding the allocation of resources and adjudication of Land Act and other resource authorizations for management of Crown Land in the Northeast Region.

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:

• Masters Degree in natural resource management, agrology, forestry, or a related discipline and at least One (1) year of *recent, related experience; OR,
• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, agrology, forestry or a related discipline and at least three (3) years of recent, related experience.
• Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (e.g. Forest Professionals BC, Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC. 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.

*Recent related experience is defined as experience gained within the last eight (8) years and must include all the following:

• Experience working within and providing professional advice on resource management or infrastructure development.
• Experience working with natural resource management theories, legislation, practices, concepts and processes.
• Experience implementing legislation and/or policy in a natural resource sector.

Preference may be given for one or more of the following:

• Experience performing technical duties under and/or working with key statutes that support natural resource management (E.g. Land Act, Land Title Act, Water Sustainability Act).
• Experience working within crown land management, remediation/reclamation, or water management.
• Experience managing permitting, licensing and leasing documents, agreements and/or authorizations in a natural resource management or related field.
• Experience in consulting, negotiating and/or resolving conflicts with stakeholders and/or First Nations in natural resource management.
• Experience working within administrative law.
• Experience working in GIS systems.

Willingness Statements:

• Willingness to 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. May involve pulling trailers behind vehicles.
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License or equivalent.
• Must be physically able to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.
• May be required to operate field equipment (i.e., all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Marianne.Johnson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (June 6, 2024) - Closing Date Amended to June 25, 2024
Currently, there is 1 permanent opportunity available in Fort St John, Dawson Creek or Fort Nelson.
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 for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
This posting may also 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.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Note: Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification
This position is also posted as a STO under REQ 112808.

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.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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 the Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), as a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) or as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist with the Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer 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. If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the STO R24 position in requisition 112808.

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.