Job Description

Posting Title
LSO OTHR 2 - Advisor, Indigenous Relations

Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Other 2

Union
PEA

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA (Primary)


Salary Range
$67,931.58 - $86,624.56 annually

Close Date
1/12/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date


Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
Regional Operations | Cariboo-Chilcotin Natural Resource District

Job Summary


Support Indigenous engagement and be an active part of BC\xe2\x80\x99s reconciliation process The Ministry of Forests\xe2\x80\x99 Cariboo-Chilcotin Natural Resource District team provides expert advice and decision support relating to multiple business areas in the District. The primary focus of the Advisor, Indigenous Relations is centered on conducting consultations for the use of natural resources on Crown land and determining the impact on Indigenous identified, or potential, traditional use areas. A skilled and effective written and verbal communicator, you engage with Indigenous communities on natural resource applications and liaise with Ministry staff as an expert on the legal and procedural requirements of Indigenous consultation. A collaborative approach underpins the successful and productive working relationships you establish and maintain with a wide variety of contacts, including Indigenous peoples, industry, contractors, environmental agencies, stakeholders and provincial and federal agencies. A career with the Ministry of Forests offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging and rewarding roles, while supporting a healthy work/life balance. Explore the Indigenous Relations career opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why work for the Ministry of Forests.

Job Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (e.g.: Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC). 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. Under implementation of this position at an LSO 1A level may be considered, provided an applicant is registered with a BC professional association and is actively articling/in-training (FIT, ASFIT, AAG, GIT, EIT) at the time of the offer of employment and can achieve their full professional designation within two (2) years of their start date. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.
• Experience working or interacting with Indigenous communities and facilitating Indigenous consultation.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience conducting research and analysis related to land use, resource management, social or economic development issues.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kyla.Arduini@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a permanent, full time position located in Williams Lake.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
This position is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 24 via Requisition 106761.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
The City of Williams Lake is located in the vast landscape of the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast which stretches from the wildness of the Pacific Coast to the rolling Cariboo Mountains, with forests, hidden lakes, craggy peaks and golden plains set in between. For more information on the Cariboo Chilcotin and surrounding areas, visit this website: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast.

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. The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations (status or non-status), M\xc3\xa9tis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452. The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. On top of the base salary, regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees, a 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), and start off with 4 weeks of annual paid vacation. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC; OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists; OR, a Professional Engineer/Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. 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. Under implementation of this position at an LSO 1A level may be considered, provided an applicant is registered with a BC professional association and is actively articling/in-training (FIT, ASFIT, AAG, GIT, EIT) at the time of the offer of employment and can achieve their full professional designation within two (2) years of their start date. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made. If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 24 opportunity via Requisition 106761. Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position. Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.). Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

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 Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Communications, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical