Sto-re 24r

Posting Title- STO-RE 24R - Area Supervisor - South Coast- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R24 - Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually- Close Date- 11/27/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Parks- Job Summary**Your superior program administration skills will be the key to your success in this dynamic and challenging front line leadership role with BC Parks**

BC Parks is responsible for the designation, management and conservation of a system of ecological reserves, provincial parks and recreation areas located throughout the province. British Columbia’s parks and protected areas contain nationally and internationally significant natural and cultural features and outdoor experiences.

You are the right fit for this role if you thrive on the challenges provided by a diverse and demanding scope of work and are dedicated, through effective leadership, to ensuring that BC Parks’ objectives are met. You are proficient in your ability to plan, organize and deliver multidimensional resource-based programs; provide responsive customer/client service; create appropriate on-the-spot solutions to issues, challenges and emergencies; and resolve conflicts in a constructive and positive manner. Relying on your resource management skills, you will ensure that BC Parks’ programs are effectively established in the South Coast area, and that park resources are managed and allocated appropriately.

**Job Requirements**:

- Completed related degree or 2-year diploma in an Outdoor Recreation Management or a Natural Resource Management related field (related field may include: Biology, Geology, Geography, Recreational Planning, Outdoor Recreation, Forestry, Fisheries, Anthropology); **OR**,
- Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) and 2 years’ related experience (related experience can include: park system (operations), conservation, outdoor recreation, forestry, any earth sciences, recreation planning, public safety/enforcement).

Related experience includes:

- Experience in natural resource management (such as ecosystem management, fish and/or wildlife management, forestry management, invasive species management, natural resource inventory and research, environmental impact assessment), cultural resource management (such as archaeological or cultural site management, archaeology), First Nation agreement management, and/or parks and protected area management encompassing a broad range of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of recreation and conservation programs and services including recreation facility management, natural resource management, inventory or research, park operations management, and/or compliance and enforcement; and/or,
- Experience in outdoor recreation management (such as outdoor recreation planning, outdoor recreation facility development, operation and/or maintenance of outdoor recreations facilities, outdoor recreation service delivery); and/or,
- Experience in compliance and enforcement related to natural resource or recreation management.
- Parks and protected area management encompassing a broad range of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of recreation and conservation programs and services.
- Compliance and Enforcement related to natural resource, cultural resource, or recreation management (such as enforcement of the Park Act, Wildlife Act, etc.) or development of compliance and enforcement plans to deal with non-compliance).
- Advanced negotiation experience including mediation and conflict resolution.
- Budget management (budget development, allocation, monitoring and control).
- Contract management (contract planning, tendering, award, monitoring, and evaluation).
- Human resource management (recruiting, hiring, training and supervising staff, volunteers, or project managers in program delivery).

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**
**Mandatory Training & Certification**:

- Current and WorkSafe BC recognized Occupational First Aid Level 1, 2 or 3 Certificate.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent from another Canadian Province; a BC Class 7L/7N, or other learner’s permit, are not considered equivalent).
- Successful completion of Enhanced Security Screening, including fingerprint screening immediately upon successful offer.
- Maintains a current Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).
**Note**: if required, work time will be provided to complete the course and course costs will be reimbursed upon successful completion.
- Possesses a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or higher marine certification issued by Transport Canada.

**About this Position**:
This is a permanent, full time position located in Squamish.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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