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Land And Resource Specialist

Job ID4E-80-72-FD-D6-D2
CompanyMinistry Of Forests
LocationMerritt (Hybrid)
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2024-04-23
Posted Until2024-05-16
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryResource Sector
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Description
Ministry of Forests
Merritt (Hybrid)

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is also posted as a STO under REQ 111818.

Land and Resource Specialist

The Land and Resource Specialist develops management solutions to 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 position will lead diverse project teams of multidisciplinary specialists across multiple agencies. This role is also responsible for managing, coordinating, and delivering strategic initiatives from initiation to conclusion. This position deals with complex natural resource issues involving stakeholders and First Nations.

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Qualifications for this role include:

- A Bachelor's Degree in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management), or an equivalent combination of education/training, and 3 or more years' experience working in a natural resource discipline.
- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Forester 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.
Salary$77,718.46 - $99,452.15 annually
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyClick 'Apply Now' For more information and to apply online by May 16, 2024