Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Multiple locations (Hybrid)

This position is also posted as a Policy Analyst (Science) R30 in requisition 115653.

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

Land Use Planning and Policy Team Lead

$83,247.83 - $106,359.81 annually

The Provincial Stewardship Strategies and Planning Branch (PSSP) is a dedicated team of experts committed to advancing land use planning and resource stewardship in British Columbia. This established group specializes in navigating the complexities of land use planning, bringing invaluable insights and leadership to the table as they strive to modernize policies and weave together resource management frameworks with finesse.

Joining the PSSP team presents a unique and impactful opportunity. You’ll have the chance to work with diverse groups to craft and refine policies while playing a vital role in advancing reconciliation and stewardship initiatives across BC. Your contributions will help shape the future of land use planning, making a meaningful difference in conservation and resource management and fostering collaborative solutions across sectors.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Master’s degree in planning, natural resource management, or a related discipline (e.g., forestry, agrology, etc.) and 3 years’ recent (within the past 4 years), related experience; OR,
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, natural resource management, or a related discipline (e.g., forestry, agrology, etc.) and 5 years’ recent, related experience, AND
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) or another professional regulator as required by the specialty area (i.e., Institute of Agrologists, or Engineers and Geoscientists BC).

Recent, related experience must include:

• Providing expert advice, guidance and leadership regarding natural resource management or land use-related policies, standards and methodologies to senior executives.
• Leading consultations and policy reviews with internal and external partners/specialists to gather input on complex natural resource management or planning issues; and to recommend regulatory changes consistent with government priorities.
• Preparing reports and documents to support decision-making (e.g., Cabinet Submissions, position papers, proposals and reports).

For more information and to apply online by October 1st, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/115654