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Environment's Directors and Managers
Our Directors and Managers provide leadership to help guide our workforce to successfully meet the goals that we set out in our annual business plans. Work can vary considerably, however our Directors and Managers do share a number of common duties. Managers are responsible for: supervising and coaching staff, prioritizing and allocating work, managing branch budgets, and are accountable for the work that is done by their subordinates. Directors differ from managers in that they are generally at a more senior level and usually have managers reporting to them.
Our Directors and Managers are excluded from union membership and fall into 3 categories according to how they are compensated. Managers and Directors are compensated as follows:
Applied Leaders:
Annual Salary Range
$45,000 – $76,000
This group: makes things happen, influences the goals and objectives of the business through practical advice and feedback, and ensures the products and services are delivered as planned.
Business Leaders:
Annual Salary Range
$65,000 – $89,000
This group: answers the question, "How will we get there?", translates stated direction into action, is accountable for a component of the business, and influences the direction of the business through strategic planning and advice.
Strategic Leaders:
Annual Salary Range
$75,000 – $105,000
This group: answers the question, "Where are we going?", leads a business of the ministry, has sole accountability for setting the direction and outcomes of the business, and integrates strategic planning and advice to set the direction of the business.
Below are a few examples of types of management positions
within the Ministry of Environment.
Manager, First Nations Negotiation and Consultation
The Manager of First Nations Negotiation and Consultation (FNNC) has a dynamic role that includes consultation with First Nation communities on programs related to land use, resource management, and involvement in environmental protection matters. The manager also takes part in the provincial Treaty process to ensure that the Ministry of Environment's interests are well represented. The manager uses their expertise to provide advice to staff on various First Nations issues. As a representative of the provincial government, the manager of FNNC is committed to building a New Relationship with First Nations in British Columbia - one based on reconciliation, recognition, and respect.
First Nations Negotiation and Consultation Managers generally have a degree or diploma and related experiences in Natural Resource Management, Conflict Resolution, Public Administration, History, Geography, Biology, Communications, or Cultural Studies. This challenging job requires knowledge of aboriginal, cultural, and legal issues and puts you in contact with a diverse group of people, including First Nations, local governments, environmental groups, and the general public.
From Our Staff...
Ken Howes, Manager, First Nations Negotiating & Consultation, Victoria, B.C.
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This rewarding position has provided a range of exciting challenges and opportunities to work with First Nations leaders and community representatives in support of both environmental protection objectives and the protection of aboriginal interests. Frequent travel to all regions of the province provides a chance to learn and appreciate the richness of British Columbia's unique natural and cultural diversity. This is a position that requires a broad depth of knowledge in First Nations culture, history and their constitutional relationship with the Crown, combined with strong inter-personal and negotiation skills. The learning culture and supportive leadership of the Ministry fosters the continued intellectual and management growth and development that are key to success in the dynamic and evolving field of aboriginal relations during a time of unparalleled opportunity and transformative change in British Columbia.
Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting
The Manager of Financial Planning and Reporting is primarily responsible for preparing the Ministry's annual budget. Preparing and managing the Ministry's budget involves forecasting and monitoring, annual reporting, financial analysis, program evaluation, and providing leadership to all support staff.
Ideally, Financial Planning and Reporting Managers possess a professional accounting designation and progressive management experience including financial management, budgeting, accounting, audit and review, financial reporting, forecasting, and balance sheet recording.
Manager, Oceans and Marine Fisheries
Oceans and Marine Fisheries Managers work towards establishing sustainable and coordinated management and use of B.C.'s ocean and marine resources. This is accomplished through protecting and enhancing the viability of wild fish stocks and their economic, social and environmental benefits to B.C. The OMF Manager's job also involves influencing federal management decision-making to ensure federal policy, programs and regulation reflect provincial objectives for the management of the Pacific commercial and recreational fisheries. These are very interesting management positions due to their direct impact on B.C.'s seafood industry. For example, OMF Managers are responsible for the implementation of a corporate strategy for seafood processing and market development and the development and execution of a domestic and international marketing program for B.C. seafood.
Ideally, Oceans and Marine Fisheries Managers have a relevant university degree in Marine Sciences, Geography, Resource Management, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or Public Administration and related experience. Knowledge of the seafood and or ocean resources sector is essential. To be successful in the Oceans and Marine Fisheries management position you need to have proven strategic thinking and advice skills, general management skills, and relationship building and teamwork skills.
Manager, Environmental Emergencies Program
Graham Knox is the Manager for the Ministry's Environmental Emergencies Program which leads the province's response to hazardous material and oil spills. This is what he had to say about his experiences:
Graham Knox, Manager,
Environmental Emergencies Program, Victoria, B.C.
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I enjoy the challenge of working with the wide variety of stakeholders involved in preparing for and responding to hazardous material incidents in British Columbia. This diverse group ranges from our highly trained Environmental Emergency Response Officers and Incident Management Teams to other government agencies, industry, and international partners we collaborate with through venues such as the BC / Pacific States Oil Spill Task Force.
Working as a Manager in the emergency management field is very exciting and comes with the reward of knowing that your work is contributing to the safety of the public and the protection of our environment. Teamwork and communication are two key skills required in building a program that can function effectively in the high pressure and multi-stakeholder environment of emergency response.
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