Ministry of Forests
Merritt, BC (Hybrid)

This position is also posted as a LSO 2 under REQ 115585

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. 

Land & Resource Coordinator

$76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually

This is a unique opportunity to join our skilled and dedicated team at the Cascades District based in Merritt. Together, we will tackle Wildfire Rehabilitation and Flood Recovery projects funded by various initiatives. Our day-to-day will involve managing contracts, coordinating equipment and teaming up with engineering professionals.

You will play a key role in supporting fire and flood projects across the district. This means working closely with government staff, local stakeholders and First Nations Communities to plan, implement and monitor these important projects.

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:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in the natural resource sector.
• Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project.
• Experience managing relationships with senior level stakeholders and partners and leading consultation sessions.

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

• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience/knowledge in wildfire management practices.
• Experience in budget management and contract and financial administration.
• Experience/knowledge implementing provincial and regional First Nations’ consultation procedures.
• Experience with conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.

For more information and to apply online by October 10th, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/115584