BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Mineral Titles Branch Operations Team is an established team responsible for administering mining tenures under the Mineral Tenure Act and supporting the effective management of mineral resources in British Columbia. Working within a operational environment, this position plays a key role in the administration of coal and lease tenures, providing guidance and support to clients throughout the application process. The position will also participate in consultation activities with First Nations, working closely with an advisor to support engagement and ensure consultation requirements are addressed in accordance with established processes.

The Role
Coal contributes significantly to British Columbia’s economy and represents an important source of provincial revenue, making the effective administration of coal tenures a critical component of the Ministry’s mandate. As a provincial specialist in this area, the successful applicant will provide expert advice and leadership on complex coal and lease tenure matters, serving as the Ministry’s primary subject matter expert for major mining tenures across British Columbia. The position is responsible for interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures related to tenure administration, while providing strategic guidance to internal and external stakeholders on issues that may have significant operational, economic, and public interest implications. Working in a highly specialized and dynamic environment, the incumbent will exercise delegated statutory decision-making authority under the Mineral Tenure Act, ensuring decisions are legally sound, transparent, and consistent with provincial objectives. The role also requires building and maintaining effective relationships with industry representatives, First Nations, government agencies, and other partners to support the responsible development and management of the province’s mineral resources.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Applicable bachelor’s degree (Geography, Law, Business/Commerce, Community Planning, Land Use Planning, Renewable/Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, or related discipline) and three (3) years related experience, OR
• Applicable diploma (Geography, Law, Business/Commerce, Community Planning, Land Use Planning, Renewable/Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, or related discipline) and four (4) years related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of applicable coursework (Geography, Land Law, Business/Commerce, Community Planning, Land Use Planning, Renewable/Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, or related discipline) and four (4) years related experience.

Related Experience Includes any of the Following:

• Experience developing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships, inside and outside government.
• Experience in reviewing and understanding legal documentation.
• Experience in provincial tenure administration and management*.
• Experience in interpreting and applying legislation, statutes, regulations, case law, bylaws, and policies.
• Experience acting as a Statutory Decision Maker.
• Experience in developing policy and guidance documents to be used by staff and/or clients.

Preferences

• Preference may be given to individuals with greater than one year of experience acting as a Statutory Decision Maker on the award of provincial tenure.
• Preference maybe given to individuals with experience in provincial natural resource tenure administration and management*. 

*Tenure administration and management includes tenure awards, renewals, billing, application evaluation, tenure document preparation, Indigenous consultation on tenure matters, recommendations to a statutory decision maker, and acting as a statutory decision maker for tenures.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ross.Hyam@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until September 16, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a 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:
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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.