Lso Othr 3

Posting Title- LSO OTHR 3 - Land and Resource Specialist - Coast Area- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Other 3- Union- PEA- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA
Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 CA
Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Salary Range- $77,718.46 - $99,452.15 annually- Close Date- 11/1/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- Forest Sector Transformation / Timber, Range and Economics Division- Job Summary

**The Team**:
At the Value-added Sector Strategies Branch (VASS) within the Forest Sector Transformation Unit (FST), you’ll be joining a small, collaborative team that works closely with others across the Ministry to drive meaningful change. VASS, a new team established in February, currently has two members, with plans to double its size. You will work alongside the Director and another Land and Resource Specialist to develop strategies that support communities, First Nations, and industry through the forest sector's ongoing transition. The team values communication, collaboration, and personal development, fostering an environment of mutual support.

**The Role**:
As a Land and Resource Specialist for the Coast Area, your primary responsibilities will be understanding local fibre flow dynamics and the diverse forest product manufacturers in the area, while developing strategies and policy ideas to support communities, First Nations, and industry through the ongoing forest sector transition. You will have the opportunity to engage directly with industry, stakeholders, and First Nations, listening to their needs and helping shape solutions that impact the future of BC's forest industry. This transformational work offers a unique chance to contribute creative ideas to a sector that is vital to both the economy and communities across the province. Check out the innovative work being done here: Made in British Columbia.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience Requirements**:

- Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), or able to transfer a current membership to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) or an equivalent combination of education/training, plus three (3) or more years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline.
- Training and/or experience in project management.
- Significant experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
- Experience in managing project teams.
- Experience managing relationships with senior level partners and stakeholders.
- Experience or knowledge in implementing provincial and regional First Nations consultation procedures.
- Experience and knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

**About this Position**:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available for the Coast Area. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
The intent of this position is to have a local staff person focused on wood manufacturers within an assigned geographic area, to enable regular travel and relationship building with manufacturers, communities, First Nations and government staff.
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 in the Coast Area.
This position is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 27 via Requisition 117203.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

We are also actively recruiting for this position for the North Area via Requisition 117206.

**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