BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Water Management Branch is responsible for the operational delivery of several provincial water programs including River Forecast Centre, Flood Safety, Dam Safety, Water Utilities Regulation, Water Allocation, and Water Business. These programs help ensure the public is safe from flooding and that the use and allocation of provincial water resources is done in a safe, fair, and sustainable manner. 

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Dam Safety, the Regional Dam Safety Head, is accountable for the supervision of staff at the professional or specialist level. This position manages staff and financial resources, ensures achievement of and evaluates the outcomes of program goals, and applies legislation, policies and professional standards. The Regional Dam Safety Head leads projects and strategic initiatives to address large-scale and controversial issues.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•   Master’s Degree in a technical or professional field related to water resource management, hydrology, hydraulics, or geotechnical, with preferred specialization in dam safety, construction, operations, hazards management, or other related field PLUS 5 years of related experience; OR
•   Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or professional field related to resource management, hydrology, hydraulics, or geotechnical, with preferred specialization in dam safety, construction, operations, hazards management, or other related field PLUS 7 years of related experience; OR
•   Diploma in a natural resources field and at least ten (10) years of related experience.

Related experience includes the following:    
•    Experience providing technical expertise and oversight in areas of:
     a)    Geotechnical and seismic hazards, specifically focused on dam safety and water retention infrastructure; AND/OR
     b)    Hydraulic and hydrological resource management specifically focused on dam safety and water retention infrastructure. 
•    Experience providing scientific/technical expertise, advice and recommendations to executive and senior management. 
•    Experience preparing and/or coordinating scientific/technical reports and leading research strategies and projects associated with dam safety and hazard management.
•    Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.

Provisos:
•    Must complete in-house Dam Safety Program training to gain the Dam Safety Officer designation and upgrade that training as required to retain the designation. 
•    Required to remain current with advances in dam safety practice through active membership in the Canadian Dam Association (CDA).
•    Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence and have the ability to operate a 4-wheel drive in all types of driving conditions both on and off road.
•    Availability 24/7 to respond to emergencies to perform a variety of duties within the scope of the position’s regular responsibilities.
•    Required to travel throughout the province and conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.  This requirement is estimated to be approximately 3 weeks per year. 
•    May be required, on occasional evenings and weekends to represent the Ministry at public meetings and events.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Mike.Noseworthy@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment January 27, 2026: Education and experience updated. 
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Other) 4. If you have a related professional designation, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 121834.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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.

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The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. On top of the base salary, regular, full time Professional Employee.

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

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.