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TITLE: DISTRICT RANGE AGROLOGIST
CLASSIFICATION: LSO 2 AGROLOGIST
MINISTRY: FORESTS, LANDS & NATURAL RESOURCE OPERATIONS
WORK UNIT: DISTRICT RANGE PROGRAM
SUPERVISOR TITLE: DISTRICT RANGE OFFICER
SUPERVISOR POSITION #: 00000781
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the District Range Officer, the District Range Agrologist acts as expert for the District’s Range
Program. Key range activities include: operational planning, inventory (plant species composition, forage
productivity and usability, livestock limiting factors, range use levels and stocking rates), range tenure
administration (grazing and hay cutting, grazing leases), range developments and practices, effectiveness
evaluations, and ecosystem restoration.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
 Determines potential carrying capacity while ensuring a sustainable range resource.
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Applies knowledge of grazing systems and their application to different range ecosystems.
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Determines required range improvements to achieve desired level of use. Evaluates sites requiring
rehabilitation and enhancement. Designs and lays out appropriate rehabilitation and enhancements.
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Determines the allowable turnout dates through range readiness criteria.
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Monitors the range to determine if plans are meeting district objectives.
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Conducts data gathering using mobile data collection devices and mobile GIS Applications. Uses
advanced software (e.g. ArcGIS) to analyze spatial and attribute data and make recommendations.
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Promotes sound range management and integrated use to ministry personnel, user groups, other
agencies, and the general public. Provides a clear explanation of range management objectives.
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Educates range users through discussions at Stock Association meetings, coordinated resource
management plan meetings, field days and workshops.
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Establishes positive working relations among agencies, resource users and First Nations to minimize
resource user conflict.
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Provides District Range Program expert input into the district FN consultation process.
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Participates in intra-ministry working groups and/or committees on initiatives and projects.
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Adjudicates applications for grazing rights and makes recommendations to the Range Officer for final
decision.
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Prepares and/or negotiates contracts, monitors performance and authorizes payment.
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Participates in Invasive Plant Management.
Reviewed by:
Excluded Managers
Date: April 12, 2013
JOB REQUIREMENTS
 Registered as a Professional Agrologist with the BC Institute of Agrologists. Articling Agrologists will be
considered if they are eligible to be designated as a Professional Agrologist within 18 months with the
BC Institute of Agrologists.
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Bachelor of Science in range management, plant ecology, natural resource management science or
agriculture or a related field that includes range science.
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Preference may be given to candidates who have 1 year or more of experience in range management
and administration.
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Preference may be given to candidates who have 1 year or more of experience in the BC Livestock
industry.
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Knowledge of the Forest and Range Practices Act and its Regulations, the Range Act and its
Regulations, the Land Act, the Forest Act, and other legislation relating to integrated management of
rangelands and livestock on Crown Range.
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Thorough theoretical and specialist knowledge and expertise in the principles of range management,
remediation, invasive plant management, ecosystem restoration, and their application under BC
conditions.
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Working knowledge of contract management policies, principles and practices.
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Proficiency in the use of field equipment including GPS, mobile data collection devices, and mobile GIS
applications.
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Ability to communicate and successfully establish and maintain respectful, productive and co-operative
working relationships with clients, the public, and other agencies including NGOs and Government.
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Ability to identify, gather, interpret and analyse technical and subjective information in order to verify
and/or reach conclusions and provide advice and/or recommendations.
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Ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
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Ability to plan, prepare and deliver oral presentations and training to diverse groups inside and outside
government and experience conducting effective meetings.
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Ability to plan, organise and manage activities and projects under the direction of the District Range
Officer.
WILLINGNESS STATEMENTS
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Willingness to be physically fit as the position requires extensive field work which involves strenuous
walking and field evaluations in difficult terrain and under all weather conditions.
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Willingness to possess and maintain First Aid Certification.
PROVISIOS
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A valid British Columbia Class 5 Drivers License with no restrictions or equivalent.
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Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a
criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security
screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting
carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
Reviewed by:
Excluded Managers
Date: April 12, 2013
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Relationship Building - is working to build or maintain ethical relationships or networks or contacts with
people who are, or may be, potentially helpful in achieving work-related goals and establishing advantages.
These people may include customers, clients, counterparts, colleagues, etc.
Teamwork and Co-operation - is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and
across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability to
understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
Conflict Management - is the ability to develop working relationships that facilitate the prevention and/or
resolution of conflicts within the organization.
Planning, Organizing and Co-ordinating - involves proactively planning, establishing priorities and allocating
resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also involves
monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization’s mandate.
Problem Solving/Judgement - is the ability to analyze problems systematically, organize information, identify
key factors, identify underlying causes and generate solutions.
Flexibility - is the ability and willingness to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of diverse situations,
and with diverse individuals or groups. Flexibility entails understanding and appreciating different and
opposing perspectives on an issue, adapting one’s approach as situations change and accepting changes
within one’s own job or organization.
Reviewed by:
Excluded Managers
Date: April 12, 2013