Sto-Re 24R - Great Bear Rainforest Research Officer (Bc Public Service)

Posting Title

STO-RE 24R - Great Bear Rainforest Research Officer

Position Classification

Scientific/Tech Off R24 - Res

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid, On-Site

Location

Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$73,855.42 - $84,134.34 annually

Close Date

6/18/2023

Job Type

Temporary (Auxiliary)

Temporary End Date

3/31/2024

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division

Regional Operations/West Coast Region

Job Summary

Take the next exciting step in growing your career in the natural resource sector

The Ministry of Forests delivers holistic resource management services for British Columbians and manages specified Crown land and resources in a manner that embraces the economic, environmental and social goals of government. These results are all essential to improving the global competitiveness of BC industry and our ability to attract private investment and to stimulate economic growth and job creation across the province.

The Great Bear Rainforest Research Officer works with scientists of the Coast Area Research team, in close collaboration with co-investigators at the Nanwakolas Council Society to prioritize, plan, design, and implement the interdisciplinary Coastal Experimental Watersheds (CEWs) project (as part of the GBR Research Forest) and related research and monitoring for informing Ecosystem-based Management (EBM). The GBR Research Officer participates in field and office activities to (1) develop and verify methodologies for site selection for experimental studies, (2) refine methodologies and initiate collection of pre/post-treatment data for several natural resource values (e.g., forests, hydrology, wildlife) to quantify baseline ecological function and multiscale response to land management and climate change; and, (3) document and provide extension for CEWs research at operational and scientific conferences, and through online and published media.

This position provides senior professional advisory services to a program area (Coast Research) in the natural resource sector.

A career with the Ministry of Forests offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging and rewarding roles, while supporting a healthy work/life balance. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why work for the Ministry of Forests.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of research principles and experimental design
• Candidates with experience organizing and manipulating large databases may be preferred
• Degree in a biophysical natural resource field, e.g., forestry, biology, forest ecology, geomorphology, hydrology, or related. MSc. preferred. B.Sc. with more years of experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multidisciplinary issues involved in natural resource management
• Current software familiarity including Excel, Word, PowerPoint; candidates with some experience with MS Access may be preferred
• Experience in negotiating/mediating solutions in natural resource management
• Experience implementing research field experiments at multiple scales
• Knowledge of theory and ability to conduct univariate, multivariate, and spatial ecological statistical analysis with current statistical software
• Familiarity with ArcGIS mapping and spatial manipulation

Provisos /Willingness Statement(s)

• Valid B.C. driver's licence.
• 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.
• Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.
• In possession of or willing to obtain Level 1 First Aid certification
• Terrestrial and aquatic field experience including navigation, site assessment, field surveys, and field data collection e.g., could include forest mensuration, plant surveys, stream surveys, species surveys across taxa.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected] .

About This Position

Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary opportunities.

Working For The BC Public Service

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact [email protected] or 778-405-3452.

How To Apply

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Questionnaire: YES - You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail [email protected] , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category

Scientific and Technical

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