BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Permitting Transformation Division, Water Authorizations Strategic and Priority Projects team is a collaborative and forward-thinking group within the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, focused on modernizing how natural resource authorizations are delivered. Working at the intersection of policy, science, and service delivery, the team is committed to improving processes, supporting informed decision-making, and ensuring responsible stewardship of water and land resources to meet the evolving needs of British Columbians.

The Role:
Reporting to the Section Head, the Senior Authorizations Specialist drives decisions on complex water and natural resource applications under the Water Sustainability Act. This is an engaging role where you’ll lead impactful projects, navigate competing priorities, and help shape sustainable resource management through expert guidance and sound decision-making.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment), as a fully licensed professional with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e., Forest Professionals BC, BC Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

Related Experience must include:

• A minimum two (2) years of experience performing technical duties and working with the Water Sustainability Act in support of water management.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience managing project teams.
• Preference may be given to those with a minimum of two (2) years of direct experience and/or education in hydrogeology and/or hydrology.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Must meet safety standards of WorkSafeBC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sean.Staplin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 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.
This position is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 27R. If you do not have the listed professional designation, apply to this opportunity via Requisition 123515.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
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.

We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit, or Métis) applicants originating from the land known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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.

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 fully licensed professional with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (i.e., Forest Professionals BC, BC Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC). 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.