Senior Ecosystems Biologist
Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St John (Hybrid)
Senior Ecosystems Biologist
$85,813.18 - $97,879.22 annually which includes a 3.3% Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*
Land Use Planning and Cumulative Effects (LUPCE) Division is responsible for leading BC’s land stewardship strategies, supported by science and knowledge, that promote and guide the province’s goals for reconciliation with Indigenous Nations, ecosystem health and biodiversity, conservation of wildlife and habitat and economic diversity and sustainability.
The Senior Ecosystems Biologist is a supervisory position implementing and supporting ecosystems management in the Northeast Region. This position will assist the Resource Manager in planning and managing the Ecosystems Program at both a strategic and operational level. The incumbent will provide scientific information, advice and leadership to direct reports, the Resource Manager, statutory decision-makers, partners and other programs.
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Qualifications for this role include:
• Master’s Degree or higher in biological sciences (natural resource conservation or management, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, conservation biology, fish or wildlife management and biodiversity) or equivalent, plus 3 years of related experience*; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences (natural resource conservation or management, terrestrial and/or aquatic ecosystems, conservation biology, fish or wildlife management or forest biodiversity), or equivalent, plus 4 years of related experience*; AND
• Registered, or immediately eligible, as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology (CAB). Note: Immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the CAB within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/ eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be confirmed. If you are not currently registered, advise how you have confirmed with the CAB that you are immediately eligible.
Related experience includes all of the following:
• Experience leading staff in project or field settings.
• Experience managing complex and sensitive natural resource management issues/projects in a team environment.
• Experience in public and First Nations consultation processes on ecosystem management issues.
For more information, a complete list of qualifications and to apply online by July 23, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/113753