BC Ministry of Environment

BC Parks

Kamloops, North Vancouver, Penticton, Parksville, Prince George, BC

Community Liaison Officer

Salary $60,531.87 - $69,104.56 annually

There are currently 5 regular, full time positions available; one in each of the following locations:

Kamloops, North Vancouver, Parksville, Penticton, Prince George

BC Parks is responsible for all matters related to the effective management and conservation of natural and cultural resources in provincial parks, protected areas, recreation areas and ecological reserves throughout British Columbia. BC Parks’ Regional Operations are subject to intense public, political, and industry scrutiny at many levels. The Community Liaison Officer will operate through a complex network of partnerships with private and public agencies, local governments including First Nations, tourism organizations, volunteer and school groups and with other interested community stakeholders.

As part of the BC Parks Community Engagement Team, the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) will be a go-to regional resource for expert advice on public, First Nations, partner and stakeholder engagement, and will have a high degree of interaction with BC Parks across the province and in the region. This position manages the development, implementation and evaluation of community based projects from original concept through final completion in accordance with project management standards.

The Community Liaison Officer will have a proactive presence, maintaining BC Parks Ranger status and providing a necessary link to BC Parks and its programs and services in support of enhanced community engagement, partnership and outreach efforts while supporting matters related to the effective management and conservation of natural and cultural resources in provincial parks, protected areas, recreation areas, ecological reserves and Wildlife Management Areas through the province.

Qualifications for this role include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Communications, Community Engagement or related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience developing and applying community engagement tools and strategies in a natural resource management and/ or community engagement context; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference may be given to individuals with a Master’s in Natural Resource Management or related field.
  • Experience managing projects and working with project teams.
  • Experience applying strategic and conceptual thinking to effectively communicate and engage on complex and contentious issues and achieve the desired outcome(s).
  • Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
  • Preference may be given to individuals with experience in a park agency.

For more information and to apply byAugust 24, 2017, please go to: