BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Mines Health, Safety and Enforcement Division brings together professionals who help promote safe, healthy and compliant mining practices across British Columbia. As part of the Health, Safety and Compliance Unit, the Senior Inspector of Mines works with inspectors, technical specialists, industry partners and other stakeholders across diverse communities.

The Role
The Senior Inspector of Mines provides expert leadership on mine health and safety, supporting compliance with legislation, regulations and safety standards while supervising a team of inspectors. The role involves working with a wide range of people and perspectives, including mine workers, managers, unions and regulatory partners, and promotes a workplace culture where safety, fairness, respect and inclusion are central to decision-making.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Geoscience (Mining, Civil, Environmental or Materials Science) and five (5) years’ related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must have a valid BC Class 5 Diver’s Licence or equivalent.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in mining, minerals, natural resources, occupational health and safety, heavy industry or regulating heavy industry.
• Experience with progressive supervision, leading, coaching and/or mentoring staff (such as: assigning work, managing performance, addressing employee relations issues, and supporting recruitment activities).  

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Appointment as an Inspector of Mines.
• Experience in the mining sector.
• Experience regulating health, safety and permitting.

Provisos:

• Must be available to travel by air, fixed wing, helicopter and overnight on short notice. Must be able to climb ladders, walk up and down steep ramps.
• Work in underground conditions using appropriate protective equipment and in environments where exposure to chemical vapours, noise, dust, heat and cold are present.
• May be required to occasionally work evenings and weekends and be exposed to incident scenes involving serious injuries and fatalities.  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jorge.Freitas@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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.
This position can be based in any of the Natural Resource Ministries in the South Central Region offices (see attached map). The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This position is also posted as a LSO 4 under REQ 126146.
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.