LSO AGRL 2 - District Range Agrologist - Amended

Government of British Columbia; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in British Columbia seeks a District Range Agrologist in Fort St. John to manage range programs. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in range management, with responsibilities including ecosystem restoration and relations with First Nations. Competitive benefits are offered, along with a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Flexible work options

Professional fees allowance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field including range science.
• Minimum one year of experience in range management.
• Experience with operational planning and inventory evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Act as expert for the District’s Range Program.
• Manage First Nations and tenure holder relations.
• Conduct ecosystem restoration projects.

Skills

Experience in range management

Ability to work with First Nations

Planning and delivering presentations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Range Management or related field

Registered as a Professional Agrologist (PAg)

Job description

Team

The Team: The Ministry of Forests is seeking a dynamic individual to contribute and work alongside an existing high functioning range program team in the Northeast. The Northeast District Range Team is committed to a range strategy that emphasizes ongoing range stewardship and meaningful engagement and co‑operation with First Nations and with tenure holders.

Role

The Role: Reporting to the Range Officer, the District Range Agrologist role has a strong field component and acts as the expert for the District’s Range Program. Key range activities include: First Nations and tenure holder relations; operational planning, inventory (plant species composition, forage productivity and usability, livestock limiting factors, range use levels and stocking rates), range tenure administration (grazing and hay cutting, grazing leases), range developments and practices, effectiveness evaluations, and ecosystem restoration.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Range Management, Plant Ecology, or related field that includes range science, other related science, or natural resource management.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in range management and administration or environmental management.
• Registered, or immediately eligible for full registration, as a Professional Agrologist (PAg) with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). Applicants who do not meet the professional requirement may be considered at a lower classification. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Experience in planning, preparing and delivering oral presentations and training to diverse groups inside and/or outside government and experience conducting effective meetings.
• A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

Preference may be given to candidates with one (1) or both of the following:

• Experience working with First Nations; and/or,
• Experience with field work – specifically in remote locations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [e-mail]. About this Position: Amendment November 19th 2025: posting closing date extended to December 10th 2025. There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available. This position can be based in the following Ministry of Forests’ offices: Dawson Creek or Fort Saint John; other locations within the North Area may be considered. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations. Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi‑weekly isolation allowance may apply. 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. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies. Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

The people of Northern BC have a unique understanding of what it's like to live and work in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world – they understand the phrase “Super, Natural British Columbia” in a way few others can. This stunning part of the province offers a myriad of recreational opportunities for every season and is perfect for hiking, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing, cross‑country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing, to name just a few. Come, explore the majesty of Northern British Columbia!

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How to Apply

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Professional Designation: YES – Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment), as a Professional Agrologist (PAg) with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). Applicants currently registered as an Articling Agrologist, or immediately eligible for registration (as defined above), as an AAg with the BCIA may be considered for this position at a lower classification. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

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 job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.