Sto-re 24r

Posting Title- STO-RE 24R - Land and Resource Coordinator- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R24 - Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
- Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
- Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 CA
- Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
- Mackenzie, BC V0J 2C0 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
- Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
- Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 CA
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually $36.53 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers- Close Date- 3/24/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Wildfire Service- Job SummaryThe BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province of BC’s primary emergency response organization. It operates year-round to deliver its mandate for wildfire management and response to natural hazard emergencies. The BCWS operates provincially, delivering services through six fire centres, thirty-three zones and two provincial centres in Kamloops and Victoria.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Wildfire Suppression Rehabilitation, the Land and Resource Coordinator works in a variety of settings and with diverse teams to gather and manage complex natural resource data, complete analysis, develop options, and provide advice to statutory decision makers. This role facilitates and coordinates projects and engages directly with a wide variety of stakeholders to support land/resource management decisions and resolve complex stewardship issues.

This position is within the Wildfire Land-Based Recovery program which addresses part of the fourth pillar of emergency management: Recovery. For more information on this program: Wildfire Land-Based Recovery - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

**Job Requirements**:

- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration with the Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or an equivalent as identified by the BCFP. NOTE: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a Registered Forest Technologist in another Canadian jurisdiction and able to transfer that membership to the FPBC within 6 months of employment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have the FPBC review their qualifications to ensure they have the necessary requirements for registration, **AND**:

- Diploma or higher in Forestry, Natural Resources, or related field of study, **OR**:

- A combination of education and experience may be considered, **AND**:

- Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project
- Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders and leading consultation sessions
- Experience implementing provincial land management planning processes

Preference statement(s)
- Experience supervising staff
- Experience/knowledge in wildfire management practices
- Experience in contract management and administration

Provisos /Willingness statement(s)
- Valid B.C. driver’s licence
- To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures
- To keep current on emerging issues
- To take in-house training and certification as required
- To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required
- To work extended hours, including weekends, and be on standby with limited notice in accordance with the preparedness plan
- To travel and overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required
- To participate in Incident Command System positions as assigned
- To work under adverse or stressful conditions, including smoke, extreme heat and mountainous terrain in remote and isolated conditions
- To obtain and maintain certification and training for crew positions to meet operational requirements

**About this Position**:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer 2 through REQ110387.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**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, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**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 qu