BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 2 base position

Job Overview
As a Licensed Authorizations Officer - Water, you will report to a Section Head/ Senior Authorizations Officer and work in various settings to provide technical advice on resource allocation and authorizations. Your contributions will play an essential role in ensuring responsible and sustainable management of British Columbia’s water resources through the implementation of the Water Sustainability Act. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in the resource management field, PLUS two (2) years of related experience; OR,
• Diploma in the resource management field, PLUS four (4) years of related experience; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (e.g., Forest Professionals BC, Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC). 
  • Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the registration process with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Two (2) years of experience working in natural resource management.
• Experience performing technical duties and working with key statutes that support natural resource management.
• Experience consulting, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with First Nations and various stakeholders in natural resource management.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or both of the following:

• One (1) year of experience performing technical duties and working with the Water Sustainability Act in support of water management. 
• Experience in consulting, negotiating and resolving conflicts with stakeholders in natural resource management 
• Experience and/or education in hydrogeology and/or hydrology.

Willingness Statements

• Willing and able to conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.
• Willing and able to operate field equipment (i.e., quad, snowmobile).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cali.Melnechenko@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Water, Lands and Natural Resources offices: Campbell River, Courtenay, Nanaimo, Duncan, Victoria, Surrey, Port Alberni, Chilliwack, Squamish
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is also posted as STO 24 under REQ 124445. 
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.

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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment. If you do not meet this professional membership requirement, apply to the Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 24 opportunity via Requisition 124445.

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 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.