BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 21 base position

Job Overview
Under the direction of the Air Audit Coordinator, the Air Audit Technician conducts regular audits of all air quality monitoring equipment that is operated as part of the Provincial Air Quality Monitoring Network to ensure that reliable air quality data for the Province of British Columbia is collected and reported. This position also provides expertise to the Ministry’s air audit program including the development and implementation of air audit methods and procedures and coordinating delivery of the field program with the Air Audit Coordinator, regional staff, permit holders and other operators.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• A degree in electronics, instrumentation, environmental sciences, or related field, and one (1) year of related air quality monitoring experience; or
• A technical diploma in electronics, instrumentation, environmental sciences, or related field, and two (2) years of relevant experience in air quality monitoring; or
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Related experience:

• Experience working with environmental monitoring equipment, including operating, servicing, troubleshooting and conducting verifications of instrument operation.
• Experience developing procedures and methodology.
• Experience in the operation of complex programs and projects.
• Experience following program and project objectives and priorities.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Preference may be given to those with experience conducting site inspections.

Willing and able to:

• Maintain required safety certifications.
• Travel, including flights and driving long distances.
• Work in industrial environments, including climbing stacks.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays, when required.
• Must be willing and physically able to conduct field work.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tarik.Dessouki@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment June 1st, 2026: posting closing date extended to June 10th, 2026.
There is currently one (1) temporary, full time position available to November 30th, 2026.
This position can be based in any of the following locations: Sidney, Surrey, or Prince George.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary vacancies in the above locations.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

How to Apply:
Your resume 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.

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.