Posting Title- STO-RE 27R - Indigenous Bioeconomy Program Lead- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R27 - Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 CA
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- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $80,652.20 - $91,992.70 annually- Close Date- 3/27/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- Innovation, Bioeconomy and Indigenous Opportunities / Office of the Chief Forester- Job SummaryThe Innovation, Bioeconomy and Indigenous Opportunities Branch takes a leading role in facilitating the transformation of the forest sector in British Columbia to grow the province’s bioeconomy. This is a unique opportunity to work on the leading edge of the unconventional forest product sector, looking at innovative bioproducts to help lead the transition to a low-carbon bioeconomy in British Columbia.

The Indigenous Bioeconomy Program Lead focuses on operationalizing our Indigenous Forest Bioeconomy Program. The Branch has supported Indigenous forestry initiatives for at least a decade, and the Ministry actively partners with a variety of research organizations, Indigenous governments and industry to advance its mandate and create opportunities for First Nations to participate in the natural resource sector. Our Program delivery largely consists of a variety of projects with First Nations, often in partnership with other organizations. The Program Lead is key to not only managing implementation, but ensuring we continue to build and enhance relationships with First Nations, that projects meet both the Ministry’s goals and First Nations goals, and that they deliver value to British Columbians. The Program Lead’s expertise in the sector is critical to understanding the context, feasibility, and expected outcomes of various projects, while allowing for a degree of creativity in developing innovative projects.

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**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, natural resource science field (e.g. Environmental Science, Geography, Forestry), public or business administration and/or Indigenous studies
- At least 3 years of experience working in the natural resource sector in the provincial, federal and/or territorial governments OR related field directly with First Nations OR industry
- Experience in negotiating/mediating solutions in natural resource management.
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples or First Nations matters in Canada with preference to British Columbia specifically, including recent court decisions
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative

Preference may be given to those with the following:

- Preference will be given to applicants with Master’s degree in disciplines related to above Preference may be given to applicants self-identifying as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)**About this Position**:
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future 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 ex