BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a LSO 3 DPE base position

Job Overview
To provide professional geotechnical engineering services pertaining to forestry operations, principally the design, maintenance and deactivation of resource roads.  This position reports to an LSO 4 Designated Professional Engineer and is focused on providing seasoned professional services including design works and assessments of geotechnical issues, including geohazards in the assigned area of operation.  This job requires a licensed professional Engineer and will be focused on geological/geotechnical engineering services.  The position has a strong requirement for field experience and the ability to make judgement based decisions relying on knowledge gained through considerable engineering experience in the Natural Resource Sector.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    Degree in Geological/Geotechnical/Civil/Forest engineering or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.
•    Must be registered, or immediately*eligible for registration as a fully licensed Professional Engineer with Engineers & Geoscientists of BC (the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC). *Immediately means you are currently a fully licensed registered Professional Engineer member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to EGBC.  
•    5 years of recent (within the last 7 years) related engineering experience in geological or geotechnical engineering for infrastructure planning, design and/or construction projects and geohazard risk assessments. 
•    Field experience monitoring engineering practices, WorkSafeBC and contract compliance.
•    Has taken professional responsibility for engineering designs and being the professional of record on construction projects.

Preference may be given to applicants who have:
•    5 years recent (within the last 7 years) engineering experience related to the Natural Resource Sector.
•    Experience related to rockfall mechanics, terrain stability assessments, landslide analysis, risk analysis, and/or retaining wall design and construction.

Provisos:
•    Ability to obtain a “Class 5” B.C. driver’s licence or already have valid B.C driver’s licence. 
•    Must be willing and able to work in adverse outdoor conditions and terrain.
•    Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.

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

About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Forests offices:  Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Port McNeill, Powell River, Squamish, or Chilliwack.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the 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.

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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

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.