Lso Othr 2

Posting Title- LSO OTHR 2 - Advisor, First Nations Relations- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Other 2- Union- PEA- Location- Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
- Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $61,182.54 - $77,067.27 annually- Close Date- 1/15/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- Northeast Region- Job Summary**Advisor, First Nations Relations**
**Licensed Science Officer (Other) 2**

This position can be performed from any of the following communities: Dawson Creek and Fort St John.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
This position is also posted as a STO under REQ 92301.

**Employ your expert negotiation abilities to have a positive impact on Natural Resource Operations**

The Northeast Region team provides expert advice and decision support relating to multiple business areas in the district. The primary duties of the First Nations Relations Advisor are centered on conducting consultations for the use of natural resources on Crown land and determining the impact on First Nations identified or potential traditional use areas.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

**NOTE**: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

**Job Requirements**:

- Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association and a minimum of 2 years related experience**; OR,**:

- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Registered, or eligible for registration, with a British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area. (i.e., Association of Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia).
- Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.

**Related experience must include a combination of the following**:

- Experience working with and building collaborative relationships with First Nations or Indigenous communities, preferably in areas of natural resource or environmental management or land use stewardship.
- Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders, preferably in areas of natural resource or environmental management or land use stewardship
- Experience leading or supporting consultation, negotiations, developing and/or supporting agreements, preferably with First Nations.
- Experience participating in consultation, engagement, negotiation, or facilitation of sessions with First Nations preferably related to land use or natural resource management issues.
- Experience addressing divergent perspectives, negotiating, or facilitating solutions or compromises to complex issues and resolving or mitigating conflict.

**Preference may be given to applicants with**:

- Experience and knowledge of constitutional and statutory responsibilities associated with First Nations consultation.
- Experience working with First Nations communities and facilitating First Nations consultations.
- Experience working with and building collaborative relationships with First Nations or Indigenous communities, preferably in areas of natural resource or environmental management or land use stewardship.
- Experience with conducting technical reviews to support statutory decision making.
- Experience working with BC government statutes, regulations, and policies.

**Provisos**:

- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

**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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.**

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**Cover Letter: NO -**