Senior Licensed Authorizations Officer
Licensed Science Officer (Other) 3

​An eligibility list may be established.
This is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer 27 under REQ 56668

Make an impact on challenging Crown land initiatives in the West Coast Region

Do you like to challenge yourself and are you thriving in a fast-paced, ever changing work environment?  Do you have a positive attitude and a commitment to the BC public service values, and are you driven to get the job done?  Then look no further: the Senior Licensed Authorizations Officer is the opportunity you have been waiting for to apply your considerable experience and expertise in natural resource management to complex Crown land applications and decisions, while living in the stunning natural environment the West Coast Natural Resource Region has to offer!

Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a dynamic center with an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities, enabling its residents an active, attractive and affordable lifestyle. Nanaimo offers family-friendly ocean-front parks such as Neck Point, Piper’s Lagoon and Sealand, as well as an endless outdoor playground for the adventurer wanting to camp, hike, mountain bike, paddle board, kayak, ski and climb.  This includes Mt. Washington, the island’s popular ski hill, and the spectacular beaches of Pacific Rim National Park, which are only a couple of hours’ drive away.  For those seeking urban thrills and attractions, Nanaimo is only a 1.5 hour drive away from Victoria and a 20 minute floatplane ride takes you to downtown Vancouver!

Working for BC Public Service offers a 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 time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile.  For specific position related enquiries, please contact Simone.Engels@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education, experience and professional designation requirement as outlined below:

• Masters degree in the resource management field, and two years of related experience (gained within the last five years) in Natural Resource Management or
• Bachelor’s degree in a resource management field, and three years of related experience (gained within the last five years) in Natural Resource Management AND
• Registered, or immediately eligible (within 6 months) for registration as a professional, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e. BC Institute of Agrologists, Association of BC Forest Professionals, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, Association of BC Land Surveyors).
  • (Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a professional in another Canadian jurisdiction or another BC professional association referred to above, and able to transfer that membership to a BC professional association within 6 months of employment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their qualifications reviewed by the appropriate body to ensure they have the necessary requirements for registration.)

EXPERIENCE IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MUST INCLUDE:

• Experience making or supporting natural resource management recommendations and/or decisions involving multidisciplinary issues.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, often with opposing views, and resolving conflict.
• Experience in preparation of briefing and presentation materials, demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills.

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS:

• Who have experience supervising, leading, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Who have experience with Crown Land Authorizations and the Land Act.
• Who have experience with land title conveyancing, interpreting land surveys, real estate appraisal and administration of real estate interests.
• Who have experience in leading and successfully completing First Nations consultation/engagement, including consultation/engagement on proposals which received opposition by First Nations.
• Who have experience evaluating natural resource applications and reviewing proposals.
• Who have knowledge of BC Laws governing natural resource management.

PROVISOS / WILLINGNESS STATEMENTS:

• Must have and maintain a valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence.
• Must meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment.
• Conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Please include your registration number for your specialty area within your application as you must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a fully licensed professional with one of the following associations: Association of BC Forest Professionals, BC Institute of Agrologists, or Engineers and Geoscientists BC (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia). If you are not yet registered with any of these Professional Associations, please explain in your cover letter how you are immediately eligible for registration (i.e. currently a fully licensed registered professional member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to the ABCFP, the BCIA or the Engineers and Geoscientists BC). ***If you do not meet this qualification please apply to the Scientific Technical Officer opportunity through Requisition 56668 

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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting. 

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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 required: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES (COMPREHENSIVE) – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.