Influence and engage in complex natural resource initiatives

The Northeast Caribou Recovery team is looking to add a new member. This is an exciting opportunity to support a monumental conservation program and enhance your hands-on experience managing wildlife!

The Program sits within the Land Use Policy, Planning and Ecosystems Division (LUPPE) within the new Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) and provides provincial coordination, strategic direction, funding, and general oversight with the aim to recover caribou in B.C. The Program also works with other ministries, Nations, governments, and interested parties to develop, implement, and monitor management actions and provincial strategies to ensure we are meeting or exceeding provincial and federal population and habitat objectives.

In the capacity of a wildlife biologist with the caribou recovery program, this position will be expected to provide professional and technical expertise to support the management of caribou and caribou habitat. Working closely with senior biologists and planners, key activities will include operational planning and implementation of field programs, drafting of monitoring and technical reports, leading or supporting projects with both internal and external collaborators, and data entry and records management. While this position is caribou focused, the wildlife biologist will also be expected to understand interactions with a diversity of wildlife species and habitats, and may be asked to support projects pertaining to other species of management importance.

Bring your passion for wildlife management, field experience, attention to detail, and organization to help manage wildlife in the Northeast! Please see the attached Job Profile for more information.

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Job Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Minimum of two years of related experience in field-based biological sampling, analysis and reporting, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered (or immediately eligible) as a Biologist in Training (BIT) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology within six months of employment; or, a registered biological technician (RB Tech).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience with standard wildlife inventory methods.
• Experience interpreting and applying natural resource management legislation and policy.
• Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).

Provisos /Willingness statements

• Must possess and maintain a valid British Columbia Class 5 driver’s license.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Willingness to meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.
• Willingness to conduct field work which may include the following: 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. May require the operation of a variety of equipment.
• Must be physically able to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.
• Must successfully complete security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).

Please include your registration number with the College of Applied Biology (CAB) within your application, as you must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Biologist in Training (BIT) or a registered biological technician (RBTech)with CAB. If you are not yet registered with the CAB, please explain how you are immediately eligible (i.e. currently a registered member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to the CAB).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Scott.Schilds@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Currently there is 1 permanent opportunity available.
This immediate vacancy is for Fort St. John or Dawson Creek, but the eligibility list is for the North, South, and Coast areas should future vacancies become available in those areas.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.

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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 Biologist (RPBio) with the BC College of Applied Biology. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the CAB. 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 be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

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.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

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.