Resource Damages Specialist
$74.23k - $95.32k per yearBC Public Service
Posting Title
LSO FORS 2A - NRO - Resource Damages Specialist
Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Forester 2
Union
PEA
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA (Primary)
Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$74,230.62 - $95,324.04 annually
Close Date
6/8/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
Natural Resource Officer Service
Job Summary
The Team
The Natural Resource Officer Service (NROS) is on the front lines protecting BC’s cultural and natural treasures across nearly 95 million hectares. NROS delivers a full range of compliance and enforcement activities, including education, promotion and compliance with regulatory requirements and conducting major environmental investigations. Our officers enforce key provincial laws, tackle high impact investigations, and take on Criminal Code offences that threaten the province’s resources. Learn more here: Natural Resource Officer Service.
The Role
The Natural Resource Officer (NRO) – Resource Damages Specialist leads complex, high-impact wildfire investigations, working independently to identify non-compliance and hold parties accountable. This NRO role combines advanced investigative expertise with strategic risk assessment, major case management, and cost recovery for damages to Crown resources, while providing provincial expertise, collaborating across disciplines, and delivering clear, evidence-based advice to support strong enforcement outcomes and the protection of natural resources.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment), as a Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Applicants currently registered as a Forester in Training, or immediately eligible for registration (as defined above) as a FIT/ASFIT with FPBC, may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1A level. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
- Degree in related professional field, or equivalent, as recognized by FPBC.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience interpreting and applying the Wildfire Act, Forest and Range Practices Act, and the Forest Act, and respective regulations and their interactions.
- Experience with survey methodologies and analysis.
- Experience with natural resource damage quantification and evaluation.
- Experience with policy, procedure, and legal precedence.
- Special Provincial Constable (SPC) status OR satisfactory background, security check, and training to qualify as a SPC.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
- Offer of employment is conditional upon your successful completion of the Natural Resource Officer Academy.
For questions regarding this position, please contact ***email_hidden***.
About this Position
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in one of the NROS office locations listed above.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the above locations.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
How to Apply
Your resume must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment), as a Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Applicants currently registered with FPBC as an Allied Science Forester in Training or Forester in Training, or immediately eligible for registration (as defined above), may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1A level. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is 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 - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
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