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Terrace, BC | Canada

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Posting Title STO 24R - Area Supervisor Position Classification Scientific/Technical Off R24 Union GEU Work Options Location Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range $73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually Close Date 3/17/2024 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy Ministry Branch / Division CARD/BC Parks Job Summary

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career.

BC Parks is responsible for the effective management of the natural, cultural and recreational values in the Province’s protected lands system. BC Parks delivers on three primary functions; protected area land and resource planning, administration and management; serving as the regulator for all matters pertaining to protected areas; and providing and administering recreation opportunities and associated services.

The Province’s protected areas contain many of the best representative elements and special features of British Columbia's natural and cultural heritage. BC Parks is committed to serving British Columbians and their visitors by protecting and managing for future generations, a wide variety of outstanding park and protected lands and providing province-wide opportunities for a diversity of high quality and safe outdoor recreation. Inherent in this mandate is the requirement to maintain a balance between PPAD goals for protecting natural environments and providing outdoor recreation opportunities.

The position is responsible for managing the delivery of services and activities in the areas of conservation, recreation, outreach, and division services within a complex park or group of parks and protected areas. The Area Supervisor represents BC Parks as front-line contact to agencies, the general public, non-government organizations, community, businesses, corporate and First Nations for park and protected area specific issues.

Job Requirements:

• Completed related degree or 2-year diploma in an Outdoor Recreation Management or a Natural Resource Management related field (related field may include: Biology, Geology, Geography, Recreational Planning, Outdoor Recreation, Forestry, Fisheries, Anthropology); OR,
• Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) and 2 years’ related experience (related experience can include: park system (operations), conservation, outdoor recreation, forestry, any earth sciences, recreation planning, public safety /enforcement).

Related experience includes:

• Experience in natural resource management (such as ecosystem management, fish and/or wildlife management, forestry management, invasive species management, natural resource inventory and research, environmental impact assessment), cultural resource management (such as archaeological or cultural site management, archaeology), First Nation agreement management, and/or parks and protected area management encompassing a broad range of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of recreation and conservation programs and services including recreation facility management, natural resource management, inventory or research, park operations management, and/or compliance and enforcement; and/or
• Experience in outdoor recreation management (such as outdoor recreation planning, outdoor recreation facility development, operation and/or maintenance of outdoor recreations facilities, outdoor recreation service delivery); and/or
• Experience in compliance and enforcement related to natural resource or recreation management.

Preference may be given to applicants with experiences in any of the following:

• Parks and protected area management encompassing a broad range of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of recreation and conservation programs and services;
• Compliance and Enforcement related to natural resource, cultural resource, or recreation management (such as enforcement of the Park Act, Wildlife Act, etc.) or development of compliance and enforcement plans to deal with non-compliance);
• Advanced negotiation experience including mediation and conflict resolution;
• Budget management (budget development, allocation, monitoring and control)
• Contract management (contract planning, tendering, award, monitoring, and evaluation);
• Human resource management (recruiting, hiring, training and supervising staff, volunteers, or project managers in program delivery).

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected] .

About this Position:
This is for one (1) permanent opportunity.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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 [email protected] or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

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

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

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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 [email protected] , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
Enhanced Security Screening 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. Job Category Scientific and Technical

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