Sto 24r

Posting Title- STO 24R - Area Supervisor South Gulf Islands- Position Classification- Scientific/Technical Off R24- Union- GEU- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $69,185.43 - $78,814.47 annually- Close Date- 4/3/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Parks West Coast Region- Job Summary**Bring your vision, leadership, and strategic planning skills to this important role**

BC Parks is responsible for all matters related to the effective management and stewardship of a system of parks, conservancies, ecological reserves, recreation areas, and protected areas throughout British Columbia. BC Parks’ mission is to protect important areas and their natural and cultural values, while providing outstanding recreation opportunities and to contribute to the well-being of British Columbians.

The position is responsible for managing the delivery of services and activities in the areas of conservation, recreation, outreach, and division services within a complex park or group of parks and protected areas. The Area Supervisor represents BC Parks as front-line contact to agencies, the general public, non-government organizations, community, businesses, corporate and First Nations for park and protected area specific issues.

**Job 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 years related experience; or
- Two-year technical diploma in any of the above fields and five years of related experience; or
- Secondary school graduation and a minimum of seven 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
- 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).

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; Oct 2018
- 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);
- Advanced negotiation experience including mediation and conflict resolution;
- 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).

Mandatory Training & Certification:

- Operating and maintaining motorized vessels within coastal marine areas.
- Current and WorkSafe BC recognized Occupational First Aid Level 1, 2 or 3 Certificate.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent from another Canadian Province; a BC Class 7L/7N, or other learner’s permit, are not considered equivalent).
- Successful completion of Enhanced Security Screening, including fingerprint screening.
- Completion of BC Parks Law and Its Administration (BCIT PRKS 1010 or 0010 course).
Note: if you have already successfully completed the BCIT PRKS 3110/3120 courses, BCIT course 1010 is not required.
- This course is referred to as PRKS 1010 - BC Parks Law and Its Administration and can be obtained through the
- Maintains a current Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence.
- Possesses a Pleasure Craft Operator Card issued by Transport Canada.

**About this Position**:
The office is located in Goldstream Provincial Park (V9B 6H6).

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporar