Fish & Wildlife Section Head Job in Prince George, BC

Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
Prince George

Fish & Wildlife Section Head
$77,971.00 – $89,102.00 annually plus 3.3% Temporary Market Adjustment

An exciting opportunity to contribute to the Fish and Wildlife Program in British Columbia

The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development is responsible for stewardship of Provincial Crown land and natural resources, and protection of B.C.’s archaeological and heritage resources.

The Fish and Wildlife Section Head is accountable for supervision of staff at the professional or specialist level.  This position manages staff and financial resources, ensures achievement of and evaluates the outcomes of program goals (e.g., Fish and Wildlife) and applies legislation, policies and professional standards. The Section Head leads projects and strategic initiatives to address large-scale and controversial issues within its geographic area.

Biologists are responsible for the application of biological principles to aquatic and terrestrial systems through advising, planning, teaching, researching, and assessing impacts. The Fish and Wildlife Section Head may also be responsible for conducting, reporting upon, or supervising any phase of administration or management of aquatic or terrestrial renewable resources, including the inventory, evaluation, maintenance, enhancement, conservation, restoration and protection of renewable resources.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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.

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Qualifications for this role include:

• Degree in the biological sciences.
• Minimum six years of related experience (or an acceptable combination of education and experience), including field-based biological sampling, analysis and reporting, and providing advice within a regulatory regime.
• Registered (or immediately eligible) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology within six months of employment.
• Experience in interpreting and applying environmental management legislation and policy.
• Experience in negotiating and mediating solutions in natural resource management.
• Two years’ experience managing technical and/or professional staff in resource management or infrastructure development.

For more information and to apply online by January 20, 2021, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/73824

We welcome applications from foreign trained and experienced individuals currently living in Canada.

For more information and to apply online by January 20, 2021, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/73824