Lso Othr 4

Posting Title- LSO OTHR 4 - Section Head - Regional Initiatives- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Other 4- Union- PEA- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
- Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
- Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
- Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
- Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
- Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
- Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
- Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $80,823.09 - $102,726.88 annually- Close Date- 3/11/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship- Ministry Branch / Division- Strategic Land Use - Coast Area (South Coast), Land Use Planning and Cumulative Effects Division- Job Summary**Bring your dedication to this senior opportunity**
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) is accountable for integrated land and natural resource management, including objective settings for land and marine environments, effectively managing cumulative effects, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. This position is part of South Coast Region Resource Stewardship, in the Land Use Planning and Cumulative Effects Division of WLRS.

The South Coast Region’s Strategic Land Use Unit provides support and strategic solutions to Resource Managers in BC’s dense, diverse and ecologically rich South Coast Region. Regional Initiatives is a multi-disciplinary team that contributes to strategic solutions for Natural Resource Management in the South Coast Region. The team is responsive to changing needs of Government and the region and is responsible for the delivery of priority initiatives, including Land Use Planning, Decision Support Solutions and managing for Cumulative Effects.

Reporting to an excluded manager at the Business Leadership level, the Section Head is accountable for supervision of staff at the professional or specialist level. This position manages staff and financial resources, ensures achievement of and evaluates the outcomes of program goals and applies legislation, policies and professional standards. The Section Head leads projects and strategic initiatives to address large-scale and controversial issues within its geographic area.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, Biology, Zoology, Planning, Natural Resource Management or similar fields) PLUS minimum 5 years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline.
- Experience managing technical and/or professional staff in resource management or infrastructure development.
- Experience in negotiating/mediating solutions.
- Experience supervising, leading, coaching and mentoring staff.
- Experience working for/with First Nations, or in First Nations consultation, collaboration and relationship building.
- Experience and/or training in planning, particularly land use planning for natural resources.

Provisos:

- Valid driver’s license

**About this Position**:
Currently there is 1 permanent opportunity.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
This position is also posted as a STO-RE 30R under REQ 110618.
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 offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

**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 start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant inf