BIO 27R - Provincial Small Lakes Biologist

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

The Aquatic Ecosystems Branch provides Provincial leadership, regulatory oversight, policy direction, implementation guidance and coordination for the sustainable management of the fish and aquatic resources of British Columbia. The Provincial Fisheries Policy and Allocation section supports the Director with statutory decisions under the Wildlife Act and contributes substantially to intergovernmental issues associated with provincial authorities enabled by the federal Fisheries Act.

The B.C. recreational freshwater fishery delivers world class recreational opportunities to approximately 300, 000 British Columbians and visitors each year while contributing over $200M to B.C.’s GDP. The Provincial Small Lakes Biologist plays a key role in supporting these diverse recreational fishing opportunities by coordinating policies to guide recreational fishery management, in particular stocking allocation policy direction for the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. The Provincial Small Lakes Biologist serves as the provincial subject matter expert, engaging with counterparts in other jurisdictions to stay apprised of research and initiatives and actively contributing to legislative and policy reviews (ex. Wildlife Act Amendment process). Effectiveness in this role is dependent upon well-developed engagement skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with Federal Government, Local Government, Indigenous People, industry, stakeholders, and communities.

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Job Requirements:

• Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) in BC and in good standing with the College of Applied Biology (CAB), or immediately eligible to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the CAB within six months of employment.
• Degree in biological science (BSc) or Resource Management.
• Experience interpreting and applying environmental management legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Minimum six years of related experience (or an acceptable combination of education and experience), including field-based biological sampling, analysis, and reporting, and providing advice within a regulatory regime.
• Direct experience with provincial scale fisheries management.
• Experience with communicating effectively when interpreting and communicating complex information to decision makers, staff, other government agencies and the public.

Preference may be given to candidates with recent, related experience:

• Degree in fisheries management.
• Experience with coordinating external funding, both in terms of obtaining funding to support project work and evaluating third party project proposals as part of a grant committee.
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous partners.
• Experience leading staff in project or field settings.
• Supervisory experience.

Provisos:

• Valid B.C. driver’s licence.
• Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.
• May require the operation of a variety of equipment.
• Conducts field work which may include the following: 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.
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.

Please include your registration number with the College of Applied Biology (CAB) within your application, as you must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) with CAB. If you are not yet registered with the CAB, please explain how you are immediately eligible (i.e. currently a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to the CAB).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rob.Paynter@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.
This position can be based in any Natural Resource Ministries office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
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Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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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 Biologist (RPBio) with the BC College of Applied Biologists (CAB). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the CAB within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

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 need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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.