BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Engineering Branch is responsible for overseeing the safe management of the provincial resource road network by developing policies, standards, and providing professional expertise. The team ensures that engineering practices align with regulatory compliance, environmental considerations, and public safety.

The Role
The Senior Area Engineer offers an opportunity to lead complex engineering projects, providing technical expertise and supervision across multiple engineering disciplines. This role will support key infrastructure initiatives and collaborate with external stakeholders to guide decisions that impact land management and resource development.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in civil/forest engineering or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.
• Registered, or eligible for registration in British Columbia with Engineers and Geoscientist of British Columbia.
• Extensive expeience in multiple engineering disciplines with a minimum of 5 years in the forest resource sector or 7 years in a specialized field of engineering providing engineering expertise in the forest resource sector with respect to project management, infrastructure planning, design and/or construction projects.
• Comprehensive experience in regulatory management in the applicable natural resource field.
• Extensive contract management experience.
• Complex project management experience.

Preference maybe given to the applicants with:

• Experience in Forest Resource Road/Bridge construction and /or Deactivation Practices.
• Recent 5 years experience within the last 10 years in Natural Resource Management, Forest Resource Road Engineering and/or Natural Resource Access Management.

Provisos:

• Withstand the rigors of field work.
• Work in adverse outdoor conditions and terrain.
• Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.
• Obtain a B.C. driver’s license or already have valid B.C driver’s license.
• Conduct field work which may include travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions, and flying in remote locations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Gino.Fournier@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as currently registered as a Professional Engineer in another Canadian jurisdiction, and able to obtain registration in BC within 6 months of employment. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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