Posting Title

Position Classification

Union

GEU

Work Options

Location

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA

Salary Range

$80,703.86 - $91,936.08 annually

Close Date

11/16/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Min of Environment & Parks

Ministry Branch / Division

Regional Operations Branch / Conservation and Recreation Division

Job Summary

The Team

The North Area team stewards some of British Columbia's most spectacular and ecologically significant protected landscapes, stretching from rugged coastal environments near Prince Rupert to vast wilderness, remote backcountry destinations, and culturally important places across the region. Work reaches far beyond park boundaries, balancing conservation, recreation, operations, compliance and enforcement, and collaboration with First Nations, communities, stakeholders, and partners. Addressing complex environmental challenges, supporting sustainable access, or helping shape the future of BC Parks in the North, this team plays a direct role in protecting extraordinary places and the experiences they provide for generations to come.

The Role

The Area Supervisor North Coast is a leadership role with direct influence on the future of some of British Columbia's most extraordinary protected areas. Leading conservation, recreation, outreach, and operational services across the area, you'll work at the centre of complex park management issues, balancing ecosystem protection, visitor experience, and diverse partner interests. As a key representative of BC Parks, you'll build solid relationships with First Nations, local communities, government partners, businesses,



and stakeholders while providing leadership on initiatives that shape the long-term management of internationally recognized waterways, rugged coastal landscapes, mountain environments, and culturally significant lands. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful issues in one of British Columbia's most remarkable regions, helping navigate the opportunities and challenges that shape BC Parks on the North Coast.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

- Undergraduate degree in natural resource management, outdoor recreation management or a related field (biology, geology, natural resource management, recreational planning, forestry, fisheries, etc.), and three (3) years related experience; or
- Two-year technical diploma in any of the above fields and five (5) years of related experience; or
- Secondary school graduation and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Related experience includes

- Experience in natural resource management (such as ecosystem management, fish and/or wildlife management, forestry management, invasive species management, natural resource inventory and research, environmental impact assessment), cultural resource management (such as archaeological or cultural site management, archaeology), First Nation agreement management,



and/or parks and protected area management encompassing a broad range of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of recreation and conservation programs and services including recreation facility management, natural resource management, inventory or research, park operations management, and/or compliance and enforcement; and/or
- Experience in outdoor recreation management (such as outdoor recreation planning, outdoor recreation facility development, operation and/or maintenance of outdoor recreations facilities, outdoor recreation service delivery); and/or
- Experience in compliance and enforcement related to natural resource or recreation management.

In addition to candidates meeting the above education and experience, preference may also be given to applicants with experience in any of the following areas:

- Parks and protected area management encompassing a broad range of activities and initiatives related to the delivery of recreation and conservation programs and services.
- Compliance and Enforcement related to natural resource, cultural resource, or recreation management (such as enforcement of the Park Act, Wildlife Act, etc.) or development of compliance and enforcement plans to deal with non-compliance).
- Budget management (budget development, allocation, monitoring and control).
- Contract management (contract planning, tendering, award, monitoring, and evaluation).
- Human resource management (recruiting, hiring, training and supervising staff, volunteers, or project managers in program delivery).

Please refer to the attached job profile for additional information, such as mandatory trainin

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