Bio 24r

Posting Title- BIO 24R - Biologist- Position Classification- Biologist R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
- Salary Range- $76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually- Close Date- 10/16/2024- Job Type- Temporary (Auxiliary)- Temporary End Date- 3/30/2026- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Municipal Affairs- Ministry Branch / Division- Islands Trust- Job Summary**Biologist**
**BIO 24**

**It’s Time to Preserve and Protect**

Located in Coast Salish territory, the Islands Trust is a special purpose government responsible for protecting the unique amenities and environment of more than 450 islands and surrounding waters in the southern Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound. Created by the Province via the Islands Trust Act, Islands Trust plans and regulates local land use, coordinates with other level of government and First Nations on key issues impacting the area, and protects land through the Islands Trust Conservancy.

**JOB OVERVIEW**

**EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Degree in biological sciences or equivalent
- Registration in good standing with the BC College of Applied Biologists
- Minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible professional environmental management experience
- Minimum of 1 year experience in conducting environmental monitoring and assessments
- Professional research and reporting of species at risk in the Islands Trust Area
- Experience enhancing integration of biological information into land use decisions
- One or more years’ experience working for/with local governments to ensure that species at risk are more adequately considered and protected during decision-making
- One or more years’ experience in project management
- One or more years’ experience working with First Nation governments and/or Indigenous Peoples
- One or more years’ experience in providing training
- Experience with public engagement, and/or communications
- Registered, or eligible, as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP/CIPP)

**Provisos**:

- Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service.

**About this Position**:
This temporary position is until March 30, 2026.

An eligibility list may be established for future temporary or permanent full time or part time opportunities. This temporary opportunity may become permanent.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to three days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

**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.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover letter: YES** - Please submit a cover letter. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Statements made in the cover letter must be supported by your resume.

**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. If you do not include a month and year that indicates a start and end date, years that may be viewed as partial years will not be counted towards your experience.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
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