Forestry Authorizations Officer – Land & Resource Permits

Indigenous Perspectives Society; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Forests is seeking a Licensed Authorizations Officer in Port McNeill (Hybrid) to lead the review and administration of Land Act authorizations, and to support forest tenure determinations in the North Island – Central Coast Natural Resource District.

You will collaborate with First Nations and local stakeholders to guide Crown land decisions across diverse coastal areas, enjoying a strong team culture and a dynamic, outdoor-focused work environment on Vancouver Island.

Qualifications

• Degree in the natural resource field, or equivalent, as recognized by Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).
• Registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) in BC with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).
• Related and recent experience working in natural resource management.
• Recent experience engaging with First Nations and/or stakeholders.
• Valid BC driver’s licence.
• Willingness and ability to conduct field work which may include 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and administration of Land Act authorizations.
• Support and gain exposure to Forest Act determinations and provide advice on forest licences to cut, cutting permits, and special use permits.
• Navigate complex applications and help shape decisions that support the sustainable use of Crown land and natural resources across this diverse coastal region.

Job description

The Ministry of Forests is seeking a Licensed Authorizations Officer in Port McNeill (Hybrid) to lead the review and administration of Land Act authorizations, and to support forest tenure determinations in the North Island – Central Coast Natural Resource District.

You will collaborate with First Nations and local stakeholders to guide Crown land decisions across diverse coastal areas, enjoying a strong team culture and a dynamic, outdoor-focused work environment on Vancouver Island.