Download Licensed Resources Officer, Field

JOB PROFILE
Position #00106681
TITLE: LICENSED RESOURCE OFFICER
CLASSIFICATION: LSO 2
MINISTRY: FORESTS, LANDS & NATURAL RESOURCE OPERATIONS
WORK UNIT: DISTRICT OPERATIONS/
VANDERHOOF DISTRICT
SUPERVISOR TITLE: STEWARDSHIP OFFICER
SUPERVISOR POSITION #: 00075618
JOB OVERVIEW
An excellent opportunity to provide your professional forestry advisory services in the natural
resource sector. In this position you will influence and engage in complex natural resource initiatives from
forest rehabilitation, evaluation and monitoring to ensuring coordinated delivery of permitting processes
supporting the province's Liquified Natural Gas Strategy.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Required:
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Provides professional advisory services in a particular field of expertise (i.e. Forestry) in support of
natural resource decision making within a program area of Forest Tenures, Stewardship and Major
Projects.
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Applies professional expertise and provides guidance in the implementation of new procedures,
methods and practices (i.e. land appraisals and tenures, major projects related to pipelines).
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Evaluates resource use applications; reviews proposals, engages in informal consultation with
stakeholders, and evaluates and makes recommendations and/or approvals (i.e. land tenures, water
license or licence to cut related to pipelines and other resource development.
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Provides extension services to stakeholders on natural resource proposals/initiatives (i.e. land tenures,
pipelines).
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Recommends changes in regulations, policies, procedures, or inter-agency agreements to increase
efficiency.
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Implements operational plans; investigating, modifying, and implementing procedures in a technical
area to support natural resource management area.
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Prepares and/or negotiates contracts, monitors performance and authorizes payment.
Optional Accountabilities:
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Attends and contributes to land use planning initiatives and/or other major forums.
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Participates in research projects in an area of expertise.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Science & Technical
Resource Management
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Professional
November 2011
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.
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Registered, or immediately eligible for registration as a Professional Forester with the Association of
British Columbia Forest Professionals
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A minimum of 3 years and preferably 5 years experience working in the natural resource management
field.
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A minimum 2 years experience managing concurrent and complex priorities to produce results within
restrictive timeframes.
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A minimum of 2 years experience in consulting, negotiating/mediating solutions with stakeholders in
natural resource management
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Demonstrated knowledge of multidisciplinary issues involved in natural resource management.
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Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Experience in writing proposals,
agreements, letters and preferably contract documents.
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Knowledgeable about contract management procedures and government processes.
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Valid B.C. driver’s licence.
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Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.
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May be required to operate a variety of equipment.
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Conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or
extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
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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).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Decisive Insight combines the ability to draw on one's own experience, knowledge and training and
effectively problem-solve increasingly difficult and complex situations. It involves breaking down
problems, tracing implications and recognizing patterns and connections that are not obviously
related. It translates into identifying underlying issues and making the best decisions at the most
appropriate time. At higher levels, the parameters upon which to base the decision become
increasingly complex and ambiguous and call upon novel ways to think through issues.
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Engaging External Partners identifies and involves external stakeholders in order to foster long term
partnerships.
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Expertise includes the motivation to expand and use technical knowledge or to distribute work-related
information to others.
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Planning, Organizing and Coordinating 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.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Science & Technical
Resource Management
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Professional
November 2011
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Initiative involves identifying a problem, obstacle or opportunity and taking appropriate action to
address current or future problems or opportunities. As such, initiative can be seen in the context of
proactively doing things and not simply thinking about future actions. Formal strategic planning is not
included in this competency.
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Integrity refers to actions that are consistent with what one says are important. People with integrity
"walk the talk" by communicating intentions, ideas and feelings openly and directly, and welcoming
openness and honesty even in difficult negotiations.
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Results Orientation is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one’s
own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (achievement orientation);
challenging goals that one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done
(continuous improvement). Thus, a unique accomplishment also indicates a Results Orientation.
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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.
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Service Orientation implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the
public, co-workers, other branches/divisions, other ministries/agencies, other government
organizations, and non-government organizations. It means focusing one’s efforts on discovering and
meeting the needs of the customer/client.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Science & Technical
Resource Management
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Professional
November 2011