Sto 27r

Posting Title- STO 27R - Safety, Compliance and Enforcement Program Specialist- Position Classification- Scientific/Technical Off R27- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
- Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
- Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5H6 CA
- Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
- Hagensborg, BC V0T 1H0 CA
- Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
- Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 CA
- Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
- Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
- Sechelt, BC V0N3A0 CA
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
- Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
- Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $83,071.72 - $94,752.42 annually- Close Date- 6/7/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy- Ministry Branch / Division- Regional Operations Branch | BC Parks- Job Summary**Combine your client service, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning skills in this dynamic role**

Since the establishment of Strathcona, the first provincial park in 1911, the parks and protected areas system has grown to over 1,000 protected areas, covering over 14 million hectares, over 14% of the province. BC Parks is responsible for all matters related to the effective management and conservation of natural and cultural resources in provincial parks, conservancies, protected areas, recreation areas and ecological reserves throughout British Columbia. BC Parks’ mission is to protect representative and special natural places within the province's Protected Areas System for world-class conservation, outdoor recreation, education and scientific study.

**Job Requirements**:

- Master’s Degree (or higher) in Safety Management, Parks and Recreation Management, Natural Resource Management, Criminology, or related safety, compliance and enforcement field AND minimum of two (2) years’ related experience; OR,
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Parks and Recreation Management, Natural Resource Management, Criminology, or related safety, compliance and enforcement field, AND minimum of three (3) years’ related experience; OR,
- Diploma in a natural resources field and four (4) years’ related experience; OR,
- Certificate or coursework in a natural resources field and five (5) years’ related experience; OR,
- An equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and training may also be considered.
- Valid BC Class 5 (or equivalent) Driver’s Licence.

Related experience must include each of the following:

- Experience in compliance and enforcement as a Park Ranger, Conservation Officer, Natural Resource Officer, or in a parks management position, or other similar experience.
- Experience in policy analysis and/or developing and implementing programs related to safety, compliance and enforcement.
- Experience in safety management, undertaking environmental, health, and safety audits, inspections, and investigations.
- Experience using analytical, problem solving, planning and organizational skills.

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

- Experience in developing and implementing provincial and strategic legislation and policy, and programs related to safety, compliance and enforcement.
- Experience in protected area or recreation management and operations in the National, Provincial, Regional or Municipal park setting, or similar environment.
- Experience with all phases of project management.
- Experience working with senior executive and officials (such as CEOs, COOs, Minister’s Office, Cabinet Committees, etc.) and providing advice and recommendations.
- Experience in law enforcement, criminology, and the enforcement of statutory and regulatory law.

**About this Position**:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in a BC Parks or 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.
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.

BC Parks is also actively recruiting for a Training Program Specialist via Requisition 113438.

**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.

In addition to this unique role in one of BC Parks’ amazing locations, 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. For more information, visit What the BC Publi