Lso Othr 3

Posting Title- LSO OTHR 3 - Land & Resource Specialist- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Other 3- Union- PEA- Location- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $70,683.48 - $89,678.84 annually- Close Date- 4/5/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship- Ministry Branch / Division- Land Use Policy, Planning and Ecosystems Division- Job Summary**Influence complex natural resource initiatives**

The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated land and natural resource management and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, including objective setting for land and marine environments, effectively managing cumulative effects, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.

The primary focus of the position is to develop creative solutions to strategic resource management issues. The position bridges environmental, social and economic disciplines of natural resource management to advance policy, Ministry priorities and strategies, and operational delivery of stewardship outcomes. The Land and Resource Specialist will work with a diverse team of multidisciplinary specialists across multiple agencies and is responsible for the management, coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives from initiation through to conclusion. The position deals with complex natural resource issues involving multiple partners and First Nations.

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**:

- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e. Association of Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists). Note: Immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, Geomatics, Planning, or Natural Resource Management) PLUS minimum 4 years of experience working in a natural resource discipline.
- Or an equivalent combination of education/training may also be considered
- Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
- Experience in distilling and communicating complex natural resource information to laypersons.
- Experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects in which innovative solutions were implemented to solve a unique or complex natural resource management problem.
- Experience managing relationships with high level interest holders and understanding different perspectives, conflicts and facilitating/developing solutions.
- 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.

Willingness Statements
- To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments and corporate structures.
- To keep current on emerging issues.
- To take in-house training and certification as required.
- To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required.
- To travel and overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required.
- May require the operation of a variety of equipment such as all terrain/off road vehicles.

**About this Position**:
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work at home as per the Telework Agreement.
This position is also posted as a STO under REQ 98492.

**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.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO - **Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be r