Lso Othr 2

Posting Title- LSO OTHR 2 - Advisor, Indigenous Relations- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Other 2- Union- PEA- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 CA
- Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y1 CA
- Houston, BC V0J 1Z2 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
- Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA- Salary Range- $69,969.42 - $89,774.32 annually- Close Date- 6/27/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- Regional Operations Division - Skeena Region- Job Summary**Bring your leadership skills and knowledge of Indigenous Relations to this rewarding role**

The Ministry of Forests (FOR) is part of the BC Public Service and is responsible for natural resource management in BC. Our Ministry’s Vision, Mission, and People and Organizational Excellence is as follows:

- **Vision**: resilient forests and rangelands are sustainably managed for the benefit of all people in British Columbia, now and for future generations
- **Mission**: to take an integrated and collaborative approach to natural resource management
- **People and Organizational Excellence**: FOR is a high-performing organization with a strong culture promoting safety, leadership, and strategies for being a great place to work for the benefit of British Columbians

The Advisor, Indigenous Relations reviews proposals for the use of natural resources on Crown land and determines the impact on First Nations’ identified or potential traditional use areas. The Advisor plans and leads the facilitation of the First Nations’ consultation process and ensures legal obligations have been met. This position is a recommending authority on whether proposed work should proceed.

**Job Requirements**:

- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e., Association of Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
- Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.
- Related work experience includes experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, natural resource management, or natural resource authorizations/development issues.
- Must hold and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

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

- Experience engaging directly with First Nations’ communities and undertaking the procedural components of consultation related to the natural resource sector.
- Experience conducting research and analysis related to Indigenous rights, title or interests.

**About this Position**:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Forests’ offices: Burns Lake, Hazelton, Houston, Smithers, or Terrace.
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.
This position is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 24 via Requisition 113819.

**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 abo