Sto-re 27r

Posting Title- STO-RE 27R - Land & Resource Specialist- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R27 - Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $80,652.20 - $91,992.70 annually- Close Date- 9/5/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 4/4/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- Thompson Okanagan Branch/Regional Operations South Area- Job Summary**A great opportunity to take the next step in your career**

The Ministry of Forests (FOR) is responsible for stewardship of the province’s Crown land and natural resources. Land use planning is one of a suite of approaches that the ministry can use to sustain important ecosystems and processes, resolve resource use issues and enhance certainty for environmental and economic goals. Working alongside other ministries, other natural resource agencies, First Nation governments and communities, land use planning will involve effective and thorough engagement with interested and affected parties.

The primary focus of the position is to develop creative management solutions to strategic resource management issues, including the planning and implementation of District Wildfire Recovery efforts. This 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 lead diverse project teams of multidisciplinary specialists across multiple agencies and is responsible for the management, coordination, and delivery of strategic initiatives from initiation through to conclusion. This position deals with complex natural resource issues involving multiple stakeholders and First Nations.

**Job Requirements**:

- A Technical Diploma in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management), or an equivalent combination of education/training, and 5 or more years’ experience working in a natural resource discipline.
- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Forest Technologist with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP).
Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the ABCFP. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
- Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
- Experience in supervising, leading and coaching staff/teams.
- Experience managing operational budgets, including planning, forecasting, and reconciling activities with expenditures.
- Experience managing relationships with senior level stakeholders.
- Experience in implementing provincial and regional First Nations consultation procedures.
- Experience and knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
- Conduct field work which may include travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions, and flying in remote locations. Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.Preference may be given for one or more of the following:

- Experience in contract management.
- Experience in managing, building, and maintaining co-operative and productive partnerships and effectively negotiating and consulting with multiple/concurrent external stakeholders.
- Experience developing and/or implementing collaborative projects with First Nations communities or groups.
- Experience co-ordinating and supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of Fire Suppression Rehabilitation Plans. Experience supporting the planning, development, and implementation of wildfire recovery activities.**About this Position**:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
This is a temporary opportunity until April 4, 2025
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established for permanent vacancies
This position is also posted as a LSO OTHR 3 under Requisition 103795
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Merritt’s rolling hills, sparkling lakes and over 2,030 hours of sunshine every year is a haven for four-season outdoor recreation. Summer offers some of the best sailing and windsurfing in North America, with nearby Nicola Lake also offering a myriad of options for water activities. There is three season usage of endless trail systems for renowned mountain biking and hiking. Winter brings opportunities for activities such as Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and even curling

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