BIO 24R - Fish & Wildlife Information Biologist

The Team
The Fish and Wildlife Information Services Section is an established, diverse team of natural resource sector professionals and technical specialists dedicated to managing biological datasets. The team is structured into four specialized units: wildlife data management, fish and aquatics data management, systems and application support, and regional data services. Collaborating closely with regional teams, biologists, First Nation partners, and external clients, the Fish and Wildlife Information Services Section provides access to provincial-scale fish and wildlife data and information for both internal and external clients. The team is known for its passion, innovation, and commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it an excellent environment for professional growth.

The Role
As a Fish & Wildlife Information Biologist, you will collaborate with regional teams and biologists to manage fish and wildlife datasets, provide training on provincial fish and wildlife systems and data policies and procedures, and ensure data accessibility through provincial-scale systems. By supporting the availability of species information, your work will help inform science-based land management decisions for our citizens and clients, and foster collaborative relationships with partners. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with large datasets, help to create and communicate data standards and guidance, and learn from a diverse and innovative team of professionals committed to making a positive impact. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work For Ministry of Forests and Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Registered, or immediately eligible to register, as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) with the BC College of Applied Biologists (CAB). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the CAB within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Master of Science degree or higher in biological sciences or natural resource conservation/management, including terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, conservation biology, fish or wildlife management and biodiversity AND one (1) year of *related experience, including working in a complex natural resource management area; OR,
• Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences or natural resource conservation/management, including terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, conservation biology, fish or wildlife management and biodiversity AND three (3) years of *related experience, including working in a complex natural resource management area; OR,
• Technical diploma in a biological sciences or natural resource conservation/management, including terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, conservation biology, fish or wildlife management and biodiversity AND five (5) years of *related experience, including working in a complex natural resource management area; OR,
• Other relevant combinations of education, related experience and/or training may be considered that meets the criteria for registration as a Professional Biologist.

Related experience must include but is not limited to the following:

• Experience in fish, wildlife and ecosystems inventory for the purposes of documenting distribution and quantifying abundance.
• Experience in the management of complex digital fish, wildlife and ecosystems information and the use of analytical tools, including GIS for portraying and interpreting the information.
• Experience in the application of fish, wildlife and ecosystem related information in land use or management initiatives.
• Considerable demonstrated experience in dealing with public and private sector officials, professionals, contractors, and interest groups with conflicting interests and expectations.

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

• Experience in mapping habitats in meaningful units for various fish, wildlife and ecosystems species, and in interpreting their relative quality for use by various species.
• Experience programming and scripting (e.g. R, SAS, SQL, Python, and/or related systems and languages) for the purposes of data management, statistical analysis, data visualization, and scientific communication.
• Experience in client support, end-user training, extension and outreach.
• Experience interpreting and applying natural resource management legislation and policy.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Laura.Patterson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is one permanent position available. This position can be based out of either of the location(s) listed above.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Water, Land & Resource Stewardship office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Biologist (RPBio) with the BC College of Applied Biology. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the CAB. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

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.

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