BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Development Services team works with local governments, Indigenous communities, developers, engineers, and other stakeholders to support safe and sustainable development near provincial highways. We are a collaborative team that helps balance economic growth with public safety and the long-term integrity of the transportation network. Team members work closely together to review development proposals, solve complex issues, and provide professional advice that supports communities across the region.

The Role
As a Development Officer, you will review and make decisions on a variety of development applications that may affect provincial highways and transportation infrastructure. You will conduct site visits, assess potential impacts, work with applicants and stakeholders, and provide recommendations on subdivision and development proposals. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical knowledge, problem-solving, and relationship-building while supporting responsible growth and helping keep B.C.'s transportation system safe and effective. You'll work with a wide range of partners, including local governments, Indigenous communities, developers, engineers, and members of the public.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Diploma, Undergraduate Degree, or higher  in a related discipline (e.g.. Geography, Land Use Planning or Environmental Science) and a minimum of 1 year of related experience*; OR
• Grade 12 or equivalent and minimum 5 years of related experience*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience* may be considered.

Related experience includes the following experience:

• Experience working and training as a Development Services Technician; OR
• Experience working in the area of land use planning and development, civil engineering, surveying, highway engineering, transportation engineering, urban land economics, or site planning.
• Experience providing corridor management, site inspections, risk and mitigation assessments or permit application review.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relations and communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing (including technical reports) with internal and external stakeholders.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Post-secondary training in mathematics, surveying, highway engineering, transportation engineering, urban land economics, site planning, or human relations.
• Experience in customer service, and negotiation.

For questions regarding this position, please contact sarah.brown@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies within the following locations: Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna, and Penticton.
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 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.