BIO 27R - Marine Biologist - Jobs in Victoria, BC

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Marine BiologistBiologist R27An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.Interested in working in a super exciting, interesting, challenging marine policy and planning environment If so, this may be for you! This is a rare opportunity for a full time permanent Marine Biologist position working in the Coast Area.Reporting to the Manager of Marine and Coastal Resources, Regional Operations Division, Coast Area of the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (FLNRORD), this position is the lead ministry expert in marine biology and, on behalf of the provincial government, supports the development and implementation of marine policies and plans, including a new Coastal Marine Strategy for BC and ongoing initiatives such as the Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP), the Pacific North Coast Integrated Management Area (PNCIMA) plan and Marine Protected Area (MPA) network planning for the Northern Shelf. The position is responsible for forging strong working relationships with First Nations, government officials, private sector representatives, and other stakeholders and providing technical expertise to advance certain elements of marine policy development and planning. This work supports marine ecosystem-based management and advances the government’s commitments to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.Victoria: The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from.The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336.For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Kristin.Worsley@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.Job Requirements:In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education, experience and professional designation requirement as outlined below:Must be registered as a Registered Professional Biologist (R.P. Bio.) in British Columbia with the College of Applied Biology (CAB) or eligible for registration as a professional within six months of employment.Note: To meet the ‘within 6 months of employment’ requirement, both education and experience requirements of the CAB must be attained at time of application and may be requested by the panel. To assess your ability to meet these criteria, please visit the CAB website academic self-assessment tool.A PhD degree in Biology or a related field determined by the British Columbia College of Applied Biology (CAB), PLUS at least three years of recent, related experience; ORA Master’s degree in Biology or a related field determined by the British Columbia College of Applied Biology (CAB), PLUS at least five years of recent, related experience.A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license or higher.

• Recent, related experience MUST include:

Experience establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with First Nations, other governments/agencies, professionals and managers on natural resource management issues.Experience leading major projects of large scale and complexity with multiple project delivery components.Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:A PhD degree in Biology or a related field determined by the British Columbia College of Applied Biology (CAB).Experience interpreting and applying environmental management legislation, regulations and policies.Experience conducting stakeholder and/or public consultation processes.Experience working in the coastal marine environment in British Columbia.Willingness:Must be willing to travel frequently.Must be willing to conduct occasional field work which may include: travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot; short stays in rough camp conditions; and outdoor work in all weather conditions.Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, including carrying equipment.Please include your registration number with the College of Applied Biology (CAB) within your application, as you must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) with CAB. If you are not yet registered with the CAB, please explain how you are immediately eligible (i.e. currently a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to the CAB).Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.Quick Apply

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