STO-RE 24R - Authorizations Specialist

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Powell River; Hybride; CAD 81 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BC Public Service in Powell River, BC is seeking an Authorizations Specialist to provide technical expertise and lead the transition of log handling from WLRS to Forests, with field work across the Sunshine Coast District.

The role requires a degree in natural resource management or related field, BC driver’s licence, and experience in natural resource management; a 3-year transition is planned starting in 2026. Flexible, hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Degree in natural resource management or a related field, or an equivalent education/experience.
• Valid BC driver’s licence.
• Experience in natural resource management.
• Experience in consulting, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with partners in natural resource management.
• Preference for 1+ year experience in log handling authorizations, Land Act tenures, or forestry operations.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical expertise and advice to the team on WLRS and Forests interfaces.
• Lead the transition of log handling permitting from WLRS to Forests over three years.
• Support other program areas within the Sunshine Coast District Office as needed.
• Willingness to conduct field work and travel to remote locations.

Connaissances

Driver's license

Formation

Degree in natural resource management or related field

Description du poste

STO-RE 24R - Authorizations Specialist - (126062)

Location: Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range: $80,703.86 - $91,936.08 annually

Close Date: 10/20/2026

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Work Options: Hybrid

Union: GEU

Job Summary

The Team
The Sunshine Coast Natural Resource District Office is a busy, collaborative, welcoming team dedicated to serving Sunshine Coast communities with professionalism and care. Our responsibility to steward provincial Crown land and sustainably manage forest and related land-based resources is directly linked to regional business plan priorities.

The Role
In this role, you will provide technical expertise and advice to others on your team, with a strong focus on collaboration with the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) and regional Forests’ staff at the interface of Land Act and forestry activities. You will play a lead role in the transition of log handling permitting and management from WLRS to Forests; this three-year process is set to begin in 2026 in the Coast Region. You may also have an opportunity to broaden your natural resource experience by supporting other program areas within the Sunshine Coast District Office on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in natural resource management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid BC driver’s licence.

Related Experience may include:

• Experience working in natural resource management.
• Experience in consulting, negotiating and resolving conflicts with partners in natural resource management.
• Experience performing technical duties and working with key statutes that support natural resource management.

Preference may be given to those with:

• One (1) or more years of experience in log handling authorizations, Land Act tenures, forest tenure administration, forest road engineering, and/or forestry operations.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing and able 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.

About this Position

There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Powell River.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day 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.

This position requires periodic travel throughout the district and region to perform fieldwork, sometimes to remote locations accessible only by air or boat, including walking in rough, isolated terrain.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Powell River.

This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Other) 2A. If you have a related professional designation, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 126064 .

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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Job Category

Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical