Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Prince George (Hybrid)
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.
There will be occasional travel and isolated field activities required; therefore, willingness to travel should be an important consideration in your application.
Wildlife Biologist
$76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated land and natural resource management, including objective setting for land and marine environments and effectively managing cumulative effects. It is also responsible for advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental sustainability and economic growth.
Through conservation and wildlife health programs, we ensure wildlife, and their habitats thrive, are resilient and support and enrich the lives of all people living in British Columbia.
As a Wildlife Biologist, you implement and support wildlife management. You will lead and review the effectiveness of mitigation measures and develop and implement studies to address questions about species and ecosystem management. The incumbent provides science-based information and advice, documents methodologies and contributes to environmental assessments while managing project budgets and contracts. Additionally, you will build working relationships, support negotiations and may act as a witness in legal proceedings.
Why Work for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.
Qualifications for this role include:
• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Four (4) 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. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the CAB. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Experience assessing and monitoring natural resources.
For more information and to apply online by August 5, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/113885