STO-RE 24R - Area Supervisor Cape Scott - Amended

The Team:
The team at BC Parks is dedicated to the hands-on stewardship and protection of some of British Columbia’s most remote and pristine natural and cultural landscapes. Staff work in challenging field conditions to monitor, maintain, and safeguard parks, ecological reserves, and protected areas, often far from built infrastructure. With a strong sense of responsibility and respect for these spaces, their work helps preserve the integrity and wild character of these landscapes. The focus is on keeping these areas as undisturbed as possible, while ensuring they can be experienced and enjoyed without compromising their long-term protection.

The Role:
As Area Supervisor Cape Scott, you will be at the heart of operations, leading in a rugged, ever-changing park environment where no two days are the same. This role combines hands-on fieldwork, program delivery, and team leadership, with a focus on practical decision-making and strong visitor support. It calls for someone who can navigate challenges with confidence, adapt to shifting conditions, and resolve issues with a steady, solutions-focused approach. Your strong foundation in resource management ensures BC Parks’ programs run smoothly and continue to have a positive and meaningful impact across the Cape Scott Area.

Learn more about this great opportunity in the attached information sheet, and check us out online at BC Parks.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in natural resource management, outdoor recreation management or a related field (biology, geology, natural resource management, recreational planning, forestry, fisheries, etc.), and three (3) years related experience; or
• Two-year technical diploma in any of the above fields and five (5) years of related experience; or
• Secondary school graduation and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Related experience includes:

• Experience in natural resource management (such as ecosystem management, fish and/or wildlife management, forestry management, invasive species management, natural resource inventory and research, environmental impact assessment), cultural resource management (such as archaeological or cultural site management, archaeology), First Nation agreement management, and/or parks and protected area management encompassing a broad range of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of recreation and conservation programs and services including recreation facility management, natural resource management, inventory or research, park operations management, and/or compliance and enforcement; and/or
• Experience in outdoor recreation management (such as outdoor recreation planning, outdoor recreation facility development, operation and/or maintenance of outdoor recreations facilities, outdoor recreation service delivery); and/or
• Experience in compliance and enforcement related to natural resource or recreation management.

In addition to candidates meeting the above education and experience, preference may also be given to applicants with experience in any of the following areas:

• Parks and protected area management encompassing a broad range of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of recreation and conservation programs and services.
• Compliance and Enforcement related to natural resource, cultural resource, or recreation management (such as enforcement of the Park Act, Wildlife Act, etc.) or development of compliance and enforcement plans to deal with non-compliance).
• Budget management (budget development, allocation, monitoring and control).
• Contract management (contract planning, tendering, award, monitoring, and evaluation).
• Human resource management (recruiting, hiring, training and supervising staff, volunteers, or project managers in program delivery).

Please refer to the attached job profile for additional information, such as mandatory training and certification.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Aaron.Miller@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment July 6th, 2026: posting closing date extended to July 28th, 2026.
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Port McNeill, assigned to the Cape Scott Area.
Port McNeill receives a $47.18 bi-weekly isolation allowance.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
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 in Port McNeill.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

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 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.

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How to Apply:
Your resume and cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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. 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.