STO 24R - Indigenous Relations and Restorative Justice Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Title
STO 24R - Indigenous Relations and Restorative Justice Officer
Position Classification
Scientific/Technical Off R24
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Salary Range
$78,353.21 - $89,258.28 annually
Close Date
1/15/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
Natural Resource Officer Service / Provincial Operations Division
Job Summary
The Team
The Ministry of Forests’ Natural Resource Officer Service (NROS) delivers a full range of natural resource compliance and enforcement activities, including education, promotion and compliance with regulatory requirements and conducting major environmental investigations. The NROS supports the management and delivery of compliance and enforcement activities in a manner that is timely, appropriate and consistent with the mandate of the Ministry.
The Role
The Indigenous Relations Restorative Justice Officer plays a critical leadership role in advancing reconciliation, fostering government-to-government relationships, and supporting restorative justice initiatives within the Natural Resource Officer Service (NROS). This position is responsible for building trust-based partnerships with Indigenous communities, ensuring Indigenous interests are integrated into enforcement practices, and leading collaborative approaches to conflict resolution and compliance.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline. Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to: forestry, resource management, biology, environmental science, communications, agrology, planning, archaeology, and anthropology; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training may also be considered.
- Experience managing conflict involving multiple individuals with diverse perspectives and interests.
Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
- Those who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit);
- Recent (within 5 years) experience leading consultations and/or participating in negotiations with First Nations;
- Recent (within 5 years) operational experience in natural resource management;
- Experience in natural resource law enforcement;
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples and/or communities in Canada and participating in consultation with First Nations.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Perry.Temoin@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position can be located in one of the Ministry’s North Area Offices: Dawson Creek, Prince George, Smithers or Terrace.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Depending on a successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future similar vacancies in the North Area.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
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.
To learn more about these B.C communities you can click on the Hello BC link here!
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter 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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.
Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
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.
Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.
STO 24R - Indigenous Relations and Restorative Justice Officer
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Title
STO 24R - Indigenous Relations and Restorative Justice Officer
Position Classification
Scientific/Technical Off R24
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Salary Range
$78,353.21 - $89,258.28 annually
Close Date
1/15/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
Natural Resource Officer Service / Provincial Operations Division
Job Summary
The Team
The Ministry of Forests’ Natural Resource Officer Service (NROS) delivers a full range of natural resource compliance and enforcement activities, including education, promotion and compliance with regulatory requirements and conducting major environmental investigations. The NROS supports the management and delivery of compliance and enforcement activities in a manner that is timely, appropriate and consistent with the mandate of the Ministry.
The Role
The Indigenous Relations Restorative Justice Officer plays a critical leadership role in advancing reconciliation, fostering government-to-government relationships, and supporting restorative justice initiatives within the Natural Resource Officer Service (NROS). This position is responsible for building trust-based partnerships with Indigenous communities, ensuring Indigenous interests are integrated into enforcement practices, and leading collaborative approaches to conflict resolution and compliance.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline. Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to: forestry, resource management, biology, environmental science, communications, agrology, planning, archaeology, and anthropology; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training may also be considered.
- Experience managing conflict involving multiple individuals with diverse perspectives and interests.
Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
- Those who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit);
- Recent (within 5 years) experience leading consultations and/or participating in negotiations with First Nations;
- Recent (within 5 years) operational experience in natural resource management;
- Experience in natural resource law enforcement;
- Experience working with Indigenous peoples and/or communities in Canada and participating in consultation with First Nations.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Perry.Temoin@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position can be located in one of the Ministry’s North Area Offices: Dawson Creek, Prince George, Smithers or Terrace.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Depending on a successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future similar vacancies in the North Area.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
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.
To learn more about these B.C communities you can click on the Hello BC link here!
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter 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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.
Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
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.
Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.