Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship offices: Burns Lake, Smithers, Terrace.

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.

Aquatic Ecosystem Specialist

$85,813.18 - $97,879.22 annually, which includes a 3.3% Temporary Market Adjustment*, plus

$37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers; $41.07 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Burns Lake.

The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated land and natural resource management, including objective setting for terrestrial, aquatic and marine environments, effectively managing cumulative effects, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.

The Aquatic Ecosystem Specialist is a regional scientific advisor in the field of natural resource management. This role provides expert professional advice relating to fish and aquatic habitat, watershed management, and undertakes projects that support science-based decision-making.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Undergraduate Degree or higher in biological sciences or equivalent (e.g., natural resource management, ecology, zoology) and 5 years of related experience*
• 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.

Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a Professional Biologist (RP Bio) with the College of Applied Biology within 6 months of appointment. 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.

*5 years of Related Experience (or an acceptable combination of education and experience) in each of the following, or a combination totalling a minimum of 5 years:

• Experience in conducting fish or aquatic habitat surveys, environmental monitoring, assessments and reporting.
• Experience interpreting, applying, or providing advice on natural resource management legislation and/or policy.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams and/or with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating and/or consulting with First Nations on resource management issues.

For more information and to apply online by July 4, 2024, please go to:

https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/113782