BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 3A base position

Job Overview
The Inspector of Mines - Permitting is responsible for review and adjudication of Mines Act Permit applications for regional mines (mineral and coal exploration, aggregate, quarries and placer mining) under the authority of the Mines Act. Included in the work of application adjudication is participating in consultation with Indigenous Nations and advancing Indigenous reconciliation, as well as engaging in interagency conversations across the Natural Resource Sector in support of robust and durable decision-making. In addition to the role as a statutory decision maker, the Inspector of Mines - Permitting conducts inspections of mines consistent with MCM’s role in regulating the mining industry.

Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:

• Must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC), Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), or the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Degree in Engineering (Mining, Civil, Environmental), Geology, Geoscience, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of current experience related to mineral exploration and/or mining operations. Experience in mining operations includes working in a professional or technical capacity on functioning mine sites, including aggregate, for a broad range of mining activities including exploration, access construction, mining methods and/or mine reclamation, and/or relevant provincial/federal experience in a natural resource regulatory compliance role.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and recent, related experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Preference may be given to applicants who have one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience as a Statutory Decision Maker.
• Experience related to mineral exploration and mining operations.
• Experience in a mining regulatory compliance role.
• Experience in permitting/authorizations in the natural resource sector.
• Experience with First Nations’ consultation processes.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Marnie.Fraser@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There are currently two (2) temporary, full time opportunities available until September 30th, 2026.
One of these positions may be extended or made permanent.
These positions can be based in one of the following locations: Prince George, Vanderhoof, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Fort Saint John, Fort Saint James, or Fort Nelson.
Board and lodging and relocation expenses do not apply to temporary positions.
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.
These positions are also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 27R. If you do not have the listed professional designation, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 123170 (do not apply to both positions as only one application will be accepted).
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

How to Apply:
Your resume and 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) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC), Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), or the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.

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.