Coastal Forest Tenure Officer - Licensed Authorizations (Hybrid)

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Port McNeill; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly isolation allowance

Hybrid work options

Telework up to 2 days/week

Job summary

The North Island - Central Coast Natural Resource District in Port McNeill seeks a Licensed Authorizations Officer. You will review Land Act authorizations and help allocate Crown land, adjudicate resource applications, and advise on forest licences, working with First Nations and stakeholders to balance land and resource priorities.

Port McNeill offers a warm community with hybrid work options; travel to remote sites may be required, and a CRC will be part of the process.

Qualifications

• Degree in natural resource field recognized by FPBC.
• RPF registration or immediate eligibility within six months of employment.
• Recent experience in natural resource management (within 3 years).
• Recent experience engaging with First Nations or stakeholders (within 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and administration of Land Act authorizations.
• Support allocation of Crown land and adjudication of resource applications.
• Provide advice on forest licences to cut, cutting permits, and special use permits.
• Collaborate with First Nations, local stakeholders and colleagues to shape decisions.

Skills

Experience in natural resource

Experience engaging with First Nations

Field work willingness

Education

Degree in natural resource field (FPBC recognised)

Registered Professional Forester (RPF) eligible/registered

Tools

Valid BC driver’s licence

Job description

The North Island - Central Coast Natural Resource District in Port McNeill seeks a Licensed Authorizations Officer. You will review Land Act authorizations and help allocate Crown land, adjudicate resource applications, and advise on forest licences, working with First Nations and stakeholders to balance land and resource priorities.

Port McNeill offers a warm community with hybrid work options; travel to remote sites may be required, and a CRC will be part of the process.