BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview
The Engineering Officer is focused on planning and managing the engineering program within a Business Area (BA), which includes bridge and major structures, survey, resource roads, and road design.  The position also manages budgets, contracts, stakeholder consultation, certification, and public safety. This position is accountable for reviewing and approving engineering activities and ensuring these are in compliance with engineering, environment and legislative standards and requirements, as well as representing the BA during audits of engineering activities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    A degree or diploma in forest engineering, forest management or equivalent related field and three years of experience in road, bridge and major structures design, construction and maintenance.  
Or 
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience such as five years of experience in road, bridge and major structures design, construction and maintenance.
•    Experience in contract and or project management. 
•    Experience in managing complex road and or bridge construction projects. 

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements
•    Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist.
•    Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.

Preferences
•    Experience supervising staff.
•    Budget management or financial administration experience.

Willingness Statements or Provisos
•    Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork.
•    Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
•    Must be willing and able to travel to meet job requirements.
•    Must be willing and able to travel in fixed and or rotary winged aircraft and or watercraft.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Brown@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment June 18: Posting closing date extended to June 29.
This position is based in Port Alberni.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home two days a week subject to an approved telework agreement. 
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future 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.

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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.