Lso Agrl 3

Posting Title- LSO AGRL 3 - Range Officer- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Agrologist 3- Union- PEA- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
- Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
- Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $75,454.69 - $96,020.36 annually, plus $53.13 bi-weekly Isolation allowance for Fort Nelson.- Close Date- 4/3/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- Northeast Region/Fort Nelson District- Job SummaryReporting to the District Manager, the District Range Officer leads the District’s Range Program and is the primary contact for Range activities in the district. Key range activities include: operational planning, inventory (plant species composition, forage productivity and usability, livestock limiting factors, range use levels and stocking rates), range tenure administration, range developments and practices, effectiveness evaluations, and ecosystem restoration.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor of Science in range management, plant ecology or related field that includes range science; and three (3) years of related experience in range management and administration; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed Professional Agrologist member in good standing with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). *Immediately means you are currently a fully licensed registered Professional Agrologist member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can be immediately transferred to the BCIA.

Related experience must include:

- Experience in developing and implementing creative solutions to complex problems.
- Experience in planning, preparing and delivering oral presentations and training to diverse groups inside and outside government and experience conducting effective meetings.

**Preference may be given to applicants with the any of the following**:

- Experience in a district range program.
- Experience in leading an effective and efficient program.
- Experience in communicating successfully to establish and maintain respectful, productive and co-operative working relationships with clients, First Nations, the public, and other agencies including NGOs and government.
- Experience in Supervising people

**About this Position**:
There are two (2) permanent positions available. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Forest offices: Fort Nelson, Fort St John and Dawson Creek.

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.

**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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

**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.
- Job Category- Scientific and Technical