LSO OTHR 3 - Senior Licensed Authorizations Officer

A Fun and Supportive Work Environment!

The Ministry of Forests, Northeast Region offers diverse landscapes and unique learning opportunities. There is opportunity for rapid career growth and the Northeast is leading the new way we engage an work with our First Nations and communities. Safety, mental health and our people are our top priorities. We offer benefits such as life insurance, pension, financial support with education, vacation days, scheduled pay increases, counselling, and extended health and dental packages.

Reporting to a Section Head or an excluded manager, the Senior Licenced Authorizations Officer provides specialist services to the Natural Resource Sector in evaluating resource applications, conducting applied research, and leading or participating in complex projects. This position may supervise professional and technical staff. The Senior Licensed Authorizations Specialist is also responsible for Timber Pricing program areas.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).
• Experience in negotiating and consulting with stakeholders in natural resource management.
• Minimum 3 years experience (field/office) working in resource management.
• Experience supervising, leading coaching and mentoring staff.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following

• Experience in supervising, leading, coaching and mentoring staff
• Three (3) years or more experience in forest revenue, appraisals, scaling, waste, cruising or other functions related to forest management.
• Experience in consulting, negotiating and resolving conflicts with stakeholders in natural resource management.

For questions regarding this position, please contact janelle.dale@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:

There is one (1) permanent position available. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Forest offices: Prince George, Dawson Creek, Fort St John, Fort Nelson

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

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

This position is also posted as a STO27 under REQ111937

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 that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, 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.

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 (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to obtain registration in BC from a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the appropriate BC association (FPBC). Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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 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 Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.