Local recruitment: Manager, Authorizations (Water) 

British Columbia Public Service

Chilliwack, BC, Canada 🇨🇦

Squamish, BC, Canada 🇨🇦

Surrey, BC, Canada 🇨🇦

Posting Title: BAND 3 – Manager, Authorizations (Water)
Position Classification: Band 3
Union: N/A
Work Options: Hybrid
Location: Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA, Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary), Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA, Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Salary Range: $80,800.13 – $114,400.00 annually
Close Date: 4/24/2023
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date:
Ministry/Organization: BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division: South Coast Natural Resource Region

Job Summary

Bring your vision, leadership and strategic planning skills to this important role

The ministry has been developed through the amalgamation of legislative authorities in land and resource agencies to provide clients with a single point of access to natural resource authorizations and resource management services at many locations across the province. The ministry is structured in 23 districts within eight regions under the leadership of three geographically based Assistant Deputy Ministers

The Manager, Authorizations (Water) provide leadership and direction to the land and water staff within the region and provide direction and input to the development of legislation, policies and regulation affecting land, water, spatial information, First Nations consultation and forest tenuring issues.  This position also is the contact point within the ministry for responses to technical information requests and may be called upon to participate in corporate, inter-agency decision making groups, and community and stakeholder advisory committees

Why Work for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

Job Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in natural resource management, public administration or related studies and a minimum of 7 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree in natural resource management, public administration or related studies and minimum 5 years related experience; or a technical diploma in natural resource management, public administration or related studies and minimum 10 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

            *Related experience must include:
*Current experience in progressively more responsible roles in the field of water resource planning and management.
*Experience negotiating solutions, partnerships and agreements with local governments, stakeholders and/or First Nations related to natural resource management.
 

  • Experience in organizing, managing and leading a diversity of complex projects simultaneously using accepted project management techniques.
  • Experience in leading, developing, managing, coaching, mentoring and evaluating diversified groups of staff at progressively more senior levels in a diverse working environment, preferably in natural resource management.
  • Experience in managing issues, creatively solving strategic problems, providing leadership expertise, gaining commitment, securing resources and accomplishing goals.
  • Experience making timely decisions on complex management or technical problems and closing complex transactions under firm deadlines.
  • Experience developing, contributing to and/or evaluating new policies, procedures and corporate philosophies and managing and leading change while simultaneously delivering on current corporate objectives.


Provisos

  • Must possess and maintain a minimum BC Class 5 driver’s licence.
  • Travel is a requirement for this position.
  • Must be physically fit and able and willing to conduct field work (sometimes to remote areas) which may include travel by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay and outdoor work in all weather conditions, and may involve irregular hours and overtime.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jay.Kiew@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
2 Positions available.
This position is excluded from union membership.
An eligibility list may be established for future for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.  
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Forests offices:  Squamish, Chilliwack or  Surrey.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 2 or more days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

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.

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 listed above.

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 (COMPREHENSIVE) – You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the 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.

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: Leadership and Management

Additional Information:  BAND 3 – Manager, Authorizations (Water) – 98979


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