Lso Agrl 3

Posting Title- LSO AGRL 3 - Agrifood Business Specialist- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Agrologist 3- 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- $77,718.46 - $99,452.15 annually- Close Date- 12/12/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food- Ministry Branch / Division- Food and Beverage Branch / Agriculture Resource Division- Job Summary**The Team**
The Business and Workforce Development Team is an established group of six professionals, including agrologists, policy analysts, and program analysts, who bring a wealth of expertise and a collaborative spirit to their work. The team supports the growth of established farm businesses, helps new ventures get started, and works with partners to address labour challenges in the agrifood sector. We value the diversity of skills and perspectives within the team, which enable us to deliver innovative programs and resources that meet the needs of British Columbia’s agricultural communities.

**The Role**

**Qualifications**:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Business Administration, or related field from an approved university specializing in agriculture or natural resource management, AND 5 (five) years of experience in the agriculture sector related to business management, business development, financial services and/or agriculture economics.
OR
- Master or PhD in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Business Administration, or related field from an approved university specializing in agriculture or natural resource management AND 3 (three) years of experience in the agriculture sector related to business management, business development, financial services and/or agriculture economics.
AND
- Must be registered, or immediately eligible* for registration, as a Professional Agrologists with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). *’Immediately eligible’ means that you are currently a registered P.Ag. member in good standing in another Canadian province and can immediately transfer registration to the BCIA.

Preferences may be given to applicants with the following qualifications (applicants that the meet the above essential criteria may be further screened on the following preferences):

- Experience with financial lending programs or services and/or in the financial sector
- Experience with adult education, educational resource development, and/or training delivery
- Experience in the horticultural / crop production and/or food processing sectors
- Experience with program or project management

**About this Position**:
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector 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 to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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.

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.

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**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 information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

**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