PLNG O 21R-24R - Land Use Planner (Developmental) - Closing date extended and posting amended

Posting Title

PLNG O 21R-24R - Land Use Planner (Developmental) - Closing date extended and posting amended

Position Classification

Planning Officer R24

Union

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

PLNG O 21R : $69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually PLNG O 24R : $76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually

Close Date

7 / 2 / 2024

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry / Organization

BC Public Service ->

Agriculture and Food

Ministry Branch / Division

Agricultural Land Commission

Job Summary

An excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional.

An independent administrative tribunal, theAgricultural Land Commission (ALC)is the provincial body responsible for administering the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), governed by the Agricultural Land Commission Act (ALCA) and Agricultural Land Reserve regulations.

The Commission is hosted by a Ministry of the provincial government; however, the work of the ALC is carried out by an independent government-appointed Chair and board of commissioners who report directly to the legislature via the host Minister.

The work of the Commission is supported by a team of technical and professional staff.

The purpose and priorities of the Commission are set out in Section 6 of the ALCA and guides all work carried out by the Commission and staff.

The work of the ALCis focused on strategic land use policy, engagement in land use planning and compliance and enforcement, in addition to land use application review and adjudication.

Developmental Opportunity . Applicants will be appointed to the appropriate classification level based on their qualifications.

Job Overview(DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL - PLANNING OFFICER 21)

This position is an agricultural and resource management focused land use planning position. The position provides advice, evaluation and in-depth responses to a full range of ALR land use applications, land use planning initiatives, inquiries, and ensure adherence to the legislative and regulatory requirements and policies.

This position also provides research and analysis, appeal coordination, participation in stakeholder consultations and the development of reports and presentations of educational materials.

The position participates in research related to ALR boundary reviews, monitors activities and investigates compliance in the ALR.

Job Overview(FULL WORKING LEVEL - PLANNING OFFICER 24)

This position is an agricultural and resource management focused land use planning position. To provide evaluation, recommendation and advice on a full range of multi-faceted land use planning issues, evaluate land use proposals and ensure adherence to legislative requirements, policies and standards.

Job Requirements :

Common to both Planning Officer 21 and 24 :

Education :

Undergraduate degree or higher in resource management, geography, land use planning, environmental planning, agriculture, land systems, soil science, or a related field.

Experience

• Experience interpreting and analyzing legislation, regulation, bylaws, or policies.
• Experience writing reports and / or recommendations for external stakeholders, clients, decision makers, senior management, or executive.
• Class 5 BC Drivers Licence.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following :

• Experience handling applications or authorizations related to land use planning or resource management in a local government, provincial government, or other related context.
• Experience working for an administrative tribunal.

Additional Requirements for Planning Officer 24 :

• Minimum one (1) year experience in the rural land use planning or natural resource management field; OR
• Minimum six (6) months experience in agricultural land use planning.

Provisos :

• May be required to travel overnight(s) to various locations in British Columbia.
• Conduct site visits which may include travel by vehicle, air or foot, and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected] .

About this Position :

Amendment June 17, 2024 : Closing date extended until June 25, 2024

Amendment June 18, 2024 : 1 (one) permanent position available and closing date extended until July 2, 2024

There are one (1) permanent and two (2) temporary opportunities available : One (1) temporary opportunity until April 11, 2025 and one (1) until December 31, 2025.

These opportunities may be extended or become permanent.

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.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service :

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 guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact [email protected] or 778-405-3452.

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 .

How to Apply :

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter : NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume : YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire : YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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 how you obtained your relevant experience.

The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.

[email protected] , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information :

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11 : 00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category

Natural Resource Sector