BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Enforcement and Reconciliation Strategy Unit at the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals is an established team that brings together enforcement strategy under the Mines Act and post-authorization Indigenous engagement to support oversight of British Columbia’s mining sector. The team works collaboratively with Mines Inspectors, decision-makers, subject matter experts, industry representatives and Indigenous engagement colleagues across the province. With a focus on innovation, continuous learning and collaborative problem-solving, the team is committed to strengthening relationships with First Nations and supporting responsible mining practices.

The Role
As the Inspector of Mines, Accompanied Inspections Coordinator, you will coordinate the Accompanied Inspection Program, bringing together ministry staff, other natural resource agencies and First Nations to support mining compliance and enforcement in a way that respects Indigenous interests. You will work closely with inspection teams and ministry partners, including the Priorities Advancement and Indigenous Relations team, to support meaningful post-authorization engagement and advance reconciliation. This is an opportunity to build collaborative relationships, help strengthen trust and transparency, and contribute to responsible oversight of mining activities across British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma or higher in a related discipline such as mining, minerals, natural resources management and related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
• Valid BC Class 5 Diver’s Licence or equivalent.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in a broad range of mining activities including exploration, site development, construction, mining methods, processing methods, community and indigenous relations, and/or compliance and enforcement.
• Three (3) years of experience with Indigenous consultation or engagement processes. 
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. First Nations communities, industry clients, regional offices). 

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience with BC First Nations consultation processes; 
• Experience regulating health and safety in a heavy industry sector.
• Experience presenting technical mining information to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Experience with indigenous history and reconciliation and BC reconciliation legislation.

Provisos & Willingness Statements:

• Must be available to travel by air, fixed wing, helicopter and overnight on short notice. Must be able to climb ladders, walk up and down steep ramps.
• Able to work in underground conditions using appropriate protective equipment and in environments where exposure to chemical vapours, noise, dust, heat and cold are present.
• May be required to occasionally work evenings and weekends and be exposed to incident scenes involving serious injuries and fatalities.  
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Daryl.Stepaniuk@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any Natural Resource Ministry office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to a few days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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.

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 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.