BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 4A base position

Job Overview
The position is a subject matter expert on the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites in BC. The position requires high-level skills and expertise in hydrogeology to conduct reviews and provide authoritative interpretation, advice, recommendations and decisions regarding the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites throughout the Province. The position is responsible for the management of contaminated sites including planning, coordination and implementation of appropriate studies and remediation strategies. The position leads and collaborates in developing legislation, regulation, policy and guidance related to the program’s mandate and is critical to the achievement of priority goals and objectives including protection of human health and the environment. The position also performs as a designated statutory decision maker under the Environmental Management Act (EMA) and its regulations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Geosciences, or Hydrogeology AND a minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience; OR
• Master’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Geosciences, or Hydrogeology AND a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience.

Directly related experience, generally obtained post-registration, ideally in both private and public practice, as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist in the area of contaminated site investigation, remediation and management AND must include:

• Experience in contaminated sites.
• Experience in the review and/or audit of other professionals’ written technical work.
• Experience with the Environmental Management Act, Contaminated Sites Regulation and/or other related environmental statutes and regulations.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (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.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• At least ten (10) years of directly related experience obtained post-registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist.
• Experience working effectively, respectfully and knowledgeably with different levels of government and Indigenous communities.
• Experience in contaminated sites in British Columbia.

For questions regarding this position, please contact James.Plett@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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, as a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (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.

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.