BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 27 base position

Job Overview
This position reports to a Licensed Science Officer (LSO) LSO 5 Designated Professional Engineer (DPE), Engineering Group Lead. The position manages the development and implementation of major projects as part of the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) Federal Cost Sharing Program for abandoned rail corridors. This includes managing all aspects of Ministry owned abandoned rail corridors in the flood impacted section between Coquihalla Lakes and Princeton, which includes bridges, retaining walls, major and minor culverts, tunnels, surveys, trail management and design. This position also leads budgets, contracts and staff, partner and stakeholder consultation and all rail trail corridor user safety. This position interacts directly with the Area Engineer, Recreation and the Director of Trails and Trails Infrastructure (Stewardship, Planning and Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation Program) on legally established rail trails.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Forestry or Natural Resource Management or a Technical Diploma in a related field (i.e. forestry, forest engineering, survey geomatics, geoscience, construction) or equivalent.
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with Forest Professionals BC.
• Experience in Natural Resource Management, Resource Road Engineering, Natural Resource Operations and access management.
• Experience in contract and/or project supervision.
• Budget management experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Willing and able to conduct field work which may include travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions and flying in remote locations.
• Willing and able to operate a variety of equipment as required.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Drew.Alway@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) temporary opportunity available until May 1st, 2028; this may be extended or made permanent.
This position can be located in Penticton, Chilliwack, Vernon, Nelson, Castlegar or Merritt.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) 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 in the above locations.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 (within six (6) months of employment), as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is 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 - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.