Sto-re 24r

Posting Title- STO-RE 24R - Youth Development Specialist- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R24 - Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Creston, BC V0B 1G6 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
- Salary Range- $76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually- Close Date- 10/20/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 5/23/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food- Ministry Branch / Division- Food and Beverage Branch/ Agriculture Resource Division- Job Summary**The Team**
The Youth Development Team at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food is a small, close-knit group of four, including a manager, two youth development specialists, and a program developer. This established team collaborates with non-profit partner organizations, such as 4-H BC, to inspire youth across the province to explore careers in agriculture and food. The team values creativity, flexibility, and a strong commitment to the success of BC’s agricultural future.

**The Role**
As a Youth Development Specialist, you will play a key role in creating agriculture education materials for youth and volunteers, facilitating engaging webinars, and planning and delivering a youth conference. Your work will help inspire the next generation of agriculture leaders, providing hands-on learning experiences that shape BC’s agricultural future. This temporary role offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen your skills in writing, facilitation, and collaboration while making a meaningful impact on BC youth.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience Requirements**
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural resource management or education related field (e.g. agriculture, food systems, environment, education, communications, organizational leadership, etc.) plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with youth development, volunteer organizations, or community development, OR
- Diploma in a natural resource management or education related field (e.g. agriculture, food systems, environment, education, communications, organizational leadership, etc.) plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with youth development, volunteer organizations, or community development.
- Experience in agriculture, food and/or seafood sectors.
- Experience teaching and/or creating educational material, planning and/or coordinating education events.
- Experience with project and/or program management and evaluation.
- Experience working collaboratively in partnership arrangements for program/project delivery.
- Preference may be given to applicants with more years of experience.

Provisos /Willingness statements
- Extensive travel within BC is required.
- Flexible scheduling is required as community organization meetings and conferences frequently occur outside of and extend beyond the normal working hours.

**About this Position**:
Currently there is one (1) 7-month temporary opportunity available.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
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 questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
- Job Category- Administrative Services, Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical