Lso Othr 3

Posting Title- LSO OTHR 3 - Land and Resource Specialist (Wildfire)- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Other 3- Union- PEA- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
- Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $77,718.46 - $99,452.15 annually- Close Date- 5/14/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- Regional Operations- Job Summary**Influence and engage in complex natural resource management issues**

The Ministry of Forests is responsible for the stewardship of provincial Crown land and ensures the sustainable management of forest, wildlife, water and other land-based resources. The Ministry manages these resources in a manner that embraces economic, environmental and social goals of government.

The primary focus of the Land and Resource Specialist (Wildfire) is to provide leadership for wildfire management and wildfire risk reduction programs including the management, coordination, reporting, and delivery of wildfire management strategic initiatives from initiation through to conclusion. This position deals with complex natural resource issues to advance policy, Ministry priorities and strategies, and the operational delivery of stewardship outcomes.

**Job Requirements**:

- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
- Five (5) or more years’ experience working in a natural resource management discipline.
- Significant experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
- Experience managing relationships with senior level partners and stakeholders.
- Experience and knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
- Valid BC driver’s licence.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:

- Experience supervising staff.
- Experience with budget management and financial and contracts administration.
- Experience/knowledge in wildfire management practices.

**About this Position**:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in Cranbrook or Invermere.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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.
This position is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 27 via Requisition 112093.

**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.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. On top of the base salary, regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees, a 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), and start off with 4 weeks of annual paid vacation. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

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

**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 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 11:0