Lso Agrl 2

Posting Title- LSO AGRL 2 - Range Agrologist- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Agrologist 2- Union- PEA- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $67,931.58 - $86,624.56 annually- Close Date- 4/2/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- Thompson Okanagan Region/Regional Operations Divisions - South Area- Job SummaryReporting to the District Range Officer, the District Range Agrologist acts as an expert for the District’s Range Program. Key range activities include: operational planning, inventory (plant species composition, forage productivity and usability, livestock limiting factors, range use levels and stocking rates), range tenure administration (grazing and hay cutting, grazing leases), range developments and practices, effectiveness evaluations, and ecosystem restoration.

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**Job Requirements**:
Education and Experience:

- Bachelor of Science Degree (or higher) in range management, plant ecology, natural resource management science or agriculture or a related field that includes range science. Registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Professional Agrologist with the BC Institute of Agrologists.- Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification. - Articling Agrologists will be considered if they are eligible to be designated as a Professional Agrologist within 24 months with the BC Institute of Agrologists.

Preference may be given to applicants with one of more of the following:

- One (1) year or more of experience in range management and administration.
- One (1) year or more of experience in the BC Livestock industry.
- One (1) year or more of experience with invasive plant management.

Provisos
- A valid British Columbia Class 5 Drivers License with no restrictions or equivalent.

**About this Position**:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO** - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Questionnaire: YES** - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

**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- Scientific and Technical