Summary
Description
The Team
Welcome to the Authorizations team for Crown Land in the Thompson Okanagan Region. This established group of ~30 professional, technical, and administrative staff are dedicated to managing crown land resources for the benefit of everyone living in British Columbia. Our work involves conducting technical reviews of applications and providing informed recommendations to decision-makers. A significant part of our role includes consulting with First Nations to build relationships and understand the impacts on their rights and titles. We take pride in being a close-knit team that works well together, embracing the challenges of crown land operations while celebrating our successes.
The Role
As an Licensed Authorizations Officer, you will report to a Senior Authorizations Specialist/Senior Licensed Authorizations Officer and work in various settings to provide technical advice on resource allocation and authorizations. Your contributions will play an essential role in ensuring responsible management of crown land for our communities. This position offers a rewarding environment with a diverse portfolio, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. We invite you to consider joining our team and making a meaningful impact in the Thompson Okanagan Region.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, & Designation:
• An undergraduate degree (or higher) in a natural resource related field (i.e., environmental studies, agriculture, forestry, engineering, land planning, land use economics etc.), as recognized by the BC association for that specialty area, AND
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (e.g., Association of Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC).
• Experience in negotiating and/or resolving conflicts with interested parties.
• Experience working in a natural resource field.
Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:
• Experience performing technical duties under and/or working with key statutes that support natural resource management (E.g. Land Act, Land Title Act, Water Sustainability Act, Forest and Range Practices Act).
• Experience engaging with First Nations.
• Experience managing licensing and leasing documents, agreements and/or authorizations in a natural resource management or related field.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Mark.Keely@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position
Currently there is 1 temporary opportunity available until June 16, 2025. This temporary assignment may become permanent.
This position can be worked from the following communities: Kamloops, Merritt, Penticton, Vernon, or Clearwater.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is also posted as a STO R24 in requisition 116669.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
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
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
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 (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer/Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the relevant BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made. If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the Scientific Technical Officer 24R opportunity via requisition 116669.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
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