BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Compliance and Environmental Enforcement Branch (CEEB) is a dedicated team of professionals responsible for verifying compliance with environmental legislation, enforcing regulatory requirements, and protecting human and environmental health across British Columbia. CEEB is currently comprised of approximately 65 employees. The team overseen by the Director of Compliance includes four sector-based units, each led by a Section Head and supported by roughly 10 inspectors.

Although well-established, CEEB recently transitioned into the newly formed BC Compliance and Enforcement Agency (BC-CEA), which officially launched on July 1, 2026. The branch works closely with several internal partners, including the ENV Authorizations and Remediation Branch, the Environmental Policy and Initiatives Branch, the Environmental Emergencies Branch, and the Ministry of Attorney General’s Legal Services Branch.

CEEB’s core mandate is to verify compliance with environmental protection laws, hold individuals and businesses accountable, and take timely enforcement action against non-compliant parties. The team is recognized for its excellent leadership, hard-working and long-tenured staff, and a its supportive, collaborative, and positive workplace culture.

The Role
The Director of Compliance manages branch operations, including financial and human resource oversight. The role involves direct supervision of five staff members and indirect supervision of approximately 35 others. As a statutory decision-maker, the Director issues Orders and administers monetary penalties under the Environmental Management Act and Integrated Pest Management Act.

The position also entails developing strategies and actions to address emerging needs and to drive continuous improvement in team systems and programs. This role offers meaningful and rewarding work within a respected team known for its collaborative culture, while delivering impactful contributions to environmental protection across the province. The Director of Compliance will gain diverse experience through a wide variety of projects and collaboration with a broad network of internal and external parties.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Studies or Resource Management or a related field and 5 years of extensive progressive recent and related experience; OR,
• Technical diploma and 7 years of extensive progressive recent and related experience.

Recent & Related Experience:

• Experience assessing environmental compliance and making sound compliance and enforcement decisions.
• Experience in a compliance and enforcement setting providing expert advice and/or leadership to management teams, working groups on complex projects or issues.
• Frequently works under tight deadlines, with politically sensitive or highly confidential issues.
• Frequently required to travel with occasional travel to the USA, work irregular hours, be on-call/available to the Executive Director.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Perry.Temoin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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.
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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/or permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.