JOB PROFILE
Position # Various E-Class: 16688
TITLE: DISTRICT RANGE AGROLOGIST
CLASSIFICATION: LICENSED SCIENCE OFFICER 2
(AGROLOGIST)
MINISTRY: FORESTS, LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCE
OPERATIONS
WORK UNIT: DISTRICT RANGE
SUPERVISOR TITLE: DISTRICT RANGE OFFICER
SUPERVISOR POSITION #: VARIOUS
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the District Range Officer, the District Range Agrologist acts as expert for the District’s Range
Program. Key range activities include: operational planning, inventory (plant species composition, forage
productivity and usability, livestock limiting factors, range use levels and stocking rates), range tenure
administration (grazing and hay cutting, grazing leases), range developments and practices, effectiveness
evaluations, and ecosystem restoration.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
 Determines potential carrying capacity while ensuring a sustainable range resource.
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Applies knowledge of grazing systems and their application to different range ecosystems.
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Determines required range improvements to achieve desired level of use. Evaluates sites requiring
rehabilitation and enhancement. Designs and lays out appropriate rehabilitation and enhancements.
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Determines the allowable turnout dates through range readiness criteria.
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Monitors the range to determine if plans are meeting district objectives.
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Conducts data gathering using mobile data collection devices and mobile GIS Applications. Uses
advanced software (e.g. ArcGIS) to analyze spatial and attribute data and make recommendations.
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Promotes sound range management and integrated use to ministry personnel, user groups, other
agencies, and the general public. Provides a clear explanation of range management objectives.
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Educates range users through discussions at Stock Association meetings, coordinated resource
management plan meetings, field days and workshops.
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Establishes positive working relations among agencies, resource users and First Nations to minimize
resource user conflict.
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Provides District Range Program expert input into the district FN consultation process.
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Participates in intra-ministry working groups and/or committees on initiatives and projects.
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Adjudicates applications for grazing rights and makes recommendations to the Range Officer for final
decision.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations
Range
Job Stream:
Role:
Upload Date:
Scientific and Technical
January 2015
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Prepares and/or negotiates contracts, monitors performance and authorizes payment.
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Participates in Invasive Plant Management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience and Registration:
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Bachelor of Science in range management, plant ecology or related field that includes range science;
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Must be registered, or immediately eligible for full registration, as a Professional Agrologist with the BC
Institute of Agrologists
Preference may be given to applicants with:
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1 year of experience in range management and administration;
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Experience in planning, preparing and delivering oral presentations and training and experience
conducting effective meetings;
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Contract administration experience.
Note: **Applicants who do not meet the professional requirement may be considered at a lower
classification, provided they are registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Articling
Agrologists with the BC Institute of Agrologists. Articling Agrologists may be considered at a lower
classification, if they are eligible to be designated as a Professional Agrologist within 18 months with
the BC Institute of Agrologists. Applicants must contact the Professional association to confirm their
eligibility.**
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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Thorough theoretical and specialist knowledge and expertise in the principles of range management,
remediation, invasive plant management, ecosystem restoration, and their application under BC
conditions;
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Knowledge of the Forest and Range Practices Act and its Regulations, the Range Act and its
Regulations, the Land Act, the Forest Act, and other legislation relating to integrated management of
rangelands and livestock on Crown Range.
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Working knowledge of contract management policies, principles and practices.
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Ability to plan, organise and manage activities and projects under the direction of the District Range
Officer.
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Ability to communicate and successfully establish and maintain respectful, productive and co-operative
working relationships with clients, the public, and other agencies including NGOs and Government.
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Ability to identify, gather, interpret and analyse technical and subjective information in order to verify
and/or reach conclusions and provide advice and/or recommendations.
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Ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations
Range
Job Stream:
Role:
Upload Date:
Scientific and Technical
January 2015
Provisos / Willingness Statements
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Must maintain a valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license or equivalent.
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Extensive field work involves strenuous walking and field evaluations in difficult terrain and under all
weather conditions. Proficiency in the use of field equipment including GPS, mobile data collection
devices, and mobile GIS applications.
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Bring or willing to get First Aid Certification.
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Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a
criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security
screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting
carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
Competencies:
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Service Orientation
Results Orientation
Conflict management
Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
Career Group:
Job Family:
Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations
Range
Job Stream:
Role:
Upload Date:
Scientific and Technical
January 2015