BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Tenure and Resource Stewardship Branch is an established, collaborative team of about 15 professionals with specialized roles who work together to manage subsurface energy tenure across the province. You’ll partner with a diverse group of colleagues and external partners—including Indigenous Relations, regulators, and technical experts—supporting inclusive, transparent decision-making that respects different perspectives and communities. Our team values learning, knowledge sharing, and creating a respectful environment where everyone feels supported to contribute meaningful work that benefits British Columbia.

The Role
In this role, you will provide advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on oil and gas tenure administration, helping people understand legislation, policies, and processes in a clear and respectful way. You will review and process a wide range of tenure requests, make decisions that affect resource management and provincial revenue, and support accuracy through quality checks and audits. The work is varied and collaborative, involving partnerships with technical experts, Indigenous Relations, and external stakeholders, while valuing diverse perspectives and inclusive practices. You will also contribute to improving systems and processes, with opportunities to share your ideas, build your skills, and make a meaningful impact for communities across British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma from a two (2) year geological technologist program and two (2) years of industry experience providing technical support to petroleum and/or natural gas exploration or drilling operations is preferred, or
• Grade 12 and four (4) years clerical administrative experience including experiencing entering and retrieving data from computer information systems; analyzing technical information for accuracy and completeness and compliance with regulatory requirements; providing formal training and explaining regulatory requirements to industry clients.
• Experience with oil and gas industry clients preferred.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Shannon.Nichols@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment June 18, 2026: Posting closing date extended to June 28, 2026.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved 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.

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 that 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 now 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.

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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.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.