BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Water Management Branch (WMB) provides leadership, operational policy support and oversight for regional and headquarters water programs, co-ordination with regional and other agencies on water issues, specialized expertise in administration of the Water Sustainability Act, Dike Maintenance Act and delivery of specific lines of business including flood hazard management and policy development, dam safety, river flow forecasting, drought management, emergency response, water utility regulation, water licencing, water use planning, and regulation. 

The Role
The Senior Water Resource Specialist position leads provincial water negotiations in the BC Treaty process, supports First Nations consultation activities, supports the comptroller in decisions under the WSA, supports development of policy and guidance to enhance provincial stewardship of natural resources, and manages issues and processes related to interprovincial and international water related agreements.  The position works with the Section to regulate the construction and operation of major hydropower projects, conduct analysis supporting statutory decisions and water management, and provides advice to staff and clients on water management issues.  

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

•    Master’s Degree or higher in natural resource management, engineering, geosciences or environmental sciences, plus three (3) years directly related experience; OR
•    Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, engineering, geosciences or environmental sciences, plus five (5) years directly related experience.

Experience:    
•    Experience analyzing and evaluating complex water resource management issues.
•    Experience regulating or working with feasibility assessment, design, construction, operation or maintenance of major water projects.
•    Experience assessing environmental impacts of water resource projects or implementing environmental monitoring or mitigation measures.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
•    Experience working directly with Indigenous Nations, consulting with Indigenous Nations or otherwise working on issues related to Indigenous rights, title or interests.
•    Experience analyzing or critically reviewing complex water resource management issues, preferably related to hydropower and/or climate change.
•    Experience analyzing, researching, drafting, modifying or revising policy, guidelines, procedures or methodologies, preferably in a water resource related setting.

Provisos & Willingness Statements:
•    May be required to work under tight deadlines on sensitive or confidential issues. 
•    May be required to interact with industry professionals, Indigenous Nations, the general public, clients or stakeholders with strong opinions in the course of executing regulatory responsibilities.
•    May be required to travel and inspect construction and operation of hydropower and other large water control facilities; including travel to and over difficult terrain.
•    Must be willing to travel (overnight away from home base) for up to 30 days a year.
•    Must be willing to travel by boat or helicopter for field inspection of project sites and be willing to working irregular hours.
•    Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as circumstances require and sometimes be on- call/available.
•    Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jennifer.Vigano@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is based out of Victoria.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 2 days 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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.