Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Squamish, Surrey, Victoria (Hybrid)

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

Section Head Ecosystems

$90,797.03 - $103,685.14

The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) is accountable for integrated land and natural resource management, including objective settings for land and marine environments, effectively managing cumulative effects and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental sustainability and economic growth.

This position provides supervision and professional oversight for a regional resource stewardship program. This includes managing staff and financial resources, managing stakeholder relationships, applying legislation, policies and professional standards in a consistent manner, participating in provincial policy development and overseeing program delivery and professional projects.

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For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service, please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

Qualifications for this role include:

• Degree in biological sciences or equivalent.
• Registered (or immediately eligible) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology within six (6) months of employment.
• Experience interpreting and applying environmental management legislation and policy.
• Experience leading staff on projects or program delivery.
• Experience negotiating agreements with other levels of government or First Nations.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience collaborating and/or consulting with First Nations on natural resource management issues.
• Comprehensive experience leading, planning, assessing and managing fish & wildlife populations and their habitats, particularly for species at risk in the South Coast of B.C.
• Experience supervising, leading, coaching and mentoring professional staff in resource management.

For more information and to apply online by May 9th, 2024, please go to:

https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/111403