Bio 24r

Posting Title- BIO 24R - Botanist- Position Classification- Biologist R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Remote- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
- Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
- Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 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- $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually, plus $36.53 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers; $53.13 bi-weekly Isolation allowance for Fort Nelson.- Close Date- 3/14/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship- Ministry Branch / Division- Knowledge Management Branch/Natural Resource Information and Digital Services- Job Summary**An excellent opportunity for an experienced Biologist to make a difference.**

The Knowledge Management Branch (KMB) leads strategic and innovative policy, science, and knowledge management solutions to support biodiversity and sustainable management of species and ecosystems in B.C. The BC Conservation Data Centre (BC CDC) is housed in KMB and assists in the conservation of BC’s biodiversity by collecting and sharing scientific data and information about species and ecosystems in BC. The primary functions of the BC CDC are to compile a list of species and ecosystems that occur in BC, assess their conservation status, map locations, and make data and information available.

The BC CDC Botanist manages and maintains the botanical information in the BC CDC’s database, Biotics, ensuring information is current, accurate, and available for the various user groups. The position interacts with BC CDC, and other government staff, partners, and the public providing and interpreting botanical data. The position also involves collecting data by engaging in field work and encouraging external data submissions. Ultimately, the position will contribute to both conservation status ranking, and mapping for at-risk botanical elements and improve the state of knowledge and conservation of these groups in BC. The position reports to the BC CDC Program Botanist, who maintains overall responsibility for the botany program of the BC CDC.

**Job Requirements**:

- Must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Registered Professional Biologist in BC with the College of Applied Biologists (CAB).
- Note: Immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to register with the CAB within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
- Bachelor’s Degree, specializing in botany, with at least 5 years of professional *related experience; OR
- Master’s Degree, specializing in botany, with at least 3 years of professional *related experience.
- Related experience must include:

- Experience leading field work focused on Committee on the Status of Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) assessed or B.C. Red and Blue listed plants and/or lichens in British Columbia. This includes developing the sampling approach, collecting data, and reporting findings according to the BC Resource Information Standards Committee (RISC) Inventory and Survey Methods for Rare Plants and Lichens.
- Experience using GIS to analyze spatial data to determine range extents for botanical elements in BC, or for other analyses that supports conservation status assessment or research on botanical elements in BC.
- Experience depositing, identifying, and analyzing botanical specimens at a recognized, permanent, and publicly accessible research collection (e.g., the herbarium at the Royal B.C. Museum).
- Experience carrying out literature reviews on botanical elements.- Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
- Experience leading or supporting field work on rare botanical elements in multiple regions within BC.
- Experience with field work on bryophytes.
- Experience with field work on lichens.
- Experience with NatureServe mapping or conservation status assessment methodology.
- Experience authoring COSEWIC status reports and/or doing General Status assessments for plants or lichens.
- Experience engaging with interested parties and botanical experts.
- Experience communicating science concepts to the public and/or providing advice to clients or partners regarding botanical elements.
- Experience directing the work of others including staff, interns, co-op students, or contractors.
- Provisos/Willingness Statements:
- Must hold, or be willing and able to obtain, Level 1 Occupational First Aid Certification.
- Must hold, or be willing and able to obtain a BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
- Be willing and able to travel for work related business.
- Be willing and able to wor