BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Drought Operations Section is a small, established team within the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship that has been operating since 2023. The team provides leadership and operational policy support across British Columbia on drought preparedness, monitoring, and water scarcity management. Working within the Water Management Branch, the section collaborates with internal and external partners to support consistent approaches to drought response and water use management under the Water Sustainability Act. Its work helps balance the economic, environmental, cultural, and social interests of British Columbians while supporting the sustainable stewardship of the province’s water resources.

The Role
The Provincial Drought Operations Specialist advances provincial projects and programs related to drought monitoring and water scarcity management under the Water Sustainability Act. The role contributes to the development of policies, guidance, and regulations that strengthen water resource stewardship and support statutory decision-makers in making consistent regulatory and operational decisions across the province. The position also provides specialized advice on drought and water scarcity issues and works closely with government staff, Indigenous governments, external agencies and partners, interest groups, and the public to support effective drought preparedness, response, and water management.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree (or higher) in natural resource management, engineering, geoscience, environmental science or geography plus one (1) or more years of *related experience; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management, engineering, geoscience, environmental science or geography plus two (2) or more years of *related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Years of experience must be in each of the related experience:

• Experience addressing complex water resource and associated environmental issues and problems, developing options and strategies, and proposing solutions to decision makers.
• Experience engaging, consulting or collaborating with a variety of partners and interest groups for the purposes of educating, informing and providing advice and guidance on complex or controversial issues.
• Experience managing and mitigating conflict and developing approaches to build consensus where there are conflicting perspectives.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• One (1) or more years of experience analyzing, researching, drafting, modifying or revising policy, guidelines, procedures or methodologies, preferably in a water-related setting.
• One (1) or more years of experience developing communication and outreach tools and resources.
• One (1) or more years of experience working directly with Indigenous governments, consultation or issues.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air, or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Travel throughout province to assist with Water Management Branch objectives.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Doris.Leong@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 3 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Water, Land and Resource Stewardship office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

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.