Role overview

Description

The Team

The Chilliwack Natural Resource District is a team of around 25 staff (both technical and professional) with expertise in forest and natural resource management. As part of the new district management team, you will collaborate with stakeholders both internal and external to government to support the stewardship of natural resources. The diverse skills and commitment of our district team are valued, making a meaningful impact within our community and beyond.

The Role

This position oversees the forest tenures and engineering departments and is accountable for managing the delivery of district operations. In this role, you will ensure program delivery is consistent with ministry priorities and objectives, and legislative requirements. It oversees a team of 12, comprised of professional, technical, and administrative staff. You will direct the management of resource roads, adjudication of forest tenures and harvest authorizations across the district, and the allocation of funding to support district operations. This position plays a key role in delivering sustainable forest management within the district while also maintaining partnerships with First Nations and local stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

Diploma or higher in Natural Resource Management or in a related field, and five (5) years of directly related experience.
Directly related experience is defined as experience in natural resource management within one or more of the following disciplines: forest tenures, forest stewardship, range, forest engineering, water, lands, corporate services, wildfire management, First Nations and land information management.
Two (2) years’ experience developing and maintaining working relationships and resolving problems with stakeholders and partners in natural resource management.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).

Preference may be given to those with one or more of the following:

Experience in operational management of forest and land resources. Examples of operational management include field work, prescriptions, authorization, or review of natural resource applications.
Recent experience (within the last 5 years) in human resource management, including direct supervision, and in leading and coaching diverse teams.
Two (2) years’ experience managing a program.
Program administration experience including allocating resources, budget management and business planning.
Candidates who are (or are immediately eligible for registration) a Registered Professional Forester, Registered Forest Technologist, or other related professional designation.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Carissa.Logue@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 2 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

This position is excluded from union membership.

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.

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How to Apply:

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: YES- A cover letter is required as part of your application. 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 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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.