Work Options:
Hybrid
Location:
Kamloops, BC
Salary Range: $80,703.86 - $91,936.08 annually
Close Date: 11/10/2026
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Ministry/Organization: BC Public Service ->
Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport
Ministry Branch / Division:
Mountain Resorts Branch
The Team: As part of the Mountain Resorts Branch's Wildfire Risk Reduction work unit, you'll join an established team of technical staff, natural resource professionals, and administrative personnel based in Kamloops, BC. Together, the team develops and implements wildfire mitigation plans for BC's all-season resorts, reducing risks to infrastructure and ensuring public safety. You’ll work alongside a diverse group of professionals, senior management, and contractors, to help safeguard communities and support an inclusive and forward-thinking approach to environmental protection.
The Role: As the Land and Resource Coordinator, you will support the implementation of wildfire risk reduction plans and coordinate the review of forestry-related applications at BC’s all-season resorts. You’ll work closely with clients, interpreting their needs and guiding them through application and contracting processes to meet wildfire risk reduction and timber harvesting goals. This position offers the chance to make a lasting impact by protecting communities and recreation areas, while collaborating in a supportive, diverse team environment that values work-life balance and innovation.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) and two (2) years of related experience;
OR - Diploma in a natural resource management related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, or Natural Resource Management) and four (4) years of related experience;
OR - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Valid BC driver’s licence.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project.
- Experience managing relationships with partners and stakeholders and leading engagement.
- Experience in conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or related designation with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).
Note
: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
- Experience with contract management including procurement, implementation, and financial administration.
- Experience with wildfire fuel management.
Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of knowledge, skills and abilities and willingness/proviso requirements.
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About this PositionThere is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Kamloops.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (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 in Kamloops.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Forester) 2. If you are a Registered Professional Forester (RPF), apply to this opportunity via
Requisition 126417.
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