BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Environmental Protection Division tackles some of the most important environmental challenges facing British Columbia today. From protecting drinking water sources and improving air quality to advancing climate action and responding to environmental emergencies, its work reaches communities throughout the province. Grounded in science and strengthened through collaboration, the Division delivers practical solutions that protect human and environmental health while helping build a more sustainable future for BC.

The Role:
As an Environmental Management Officer, you will help shape the future of environmental protection in British Columbia by leading the development of legislation, policy, regulatory frameworks, and technical standards for industrial waste management. Operating in a complex and highly visible environment, this position provides strategic advice to senior decision-makers, leads cross-sector initiatives, and works with industry, Indigenous Nations, and government partners to address emerging environmental challenges. Through innovative policy and regulatory solutions, this role supports responsible resource development while protecting the health of BC's land, water, communities, and ecosystems.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Applied Science, Science, Resource Management or Natural Sciences, a related professional field or equivalent, and two (2) years’ *related experience; OR,
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Applied Science, Science, Resource Management or Natural Sciences, a related professional field or equivalent, and three (3) years’ *related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience refers to experience related to environmental protection and waste management, financial security, decommissioning and closure, treatment and disposal technologies.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Minimum of two (2) year (with Master’s Degree) or three (3) years (with Bachelor’s Degree) of experience in waste management.
• Experience in policy development and/or implementation for environmental protection or resource management in a government or corporate setting.
• Experience in project managing complex and/or large projects.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with partners (such as clients, Indigenous communities, NGOs or federal, provincial or local government).
• Experience leading project working groups/committees within government or with external partners.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), Registered Professional Agrologist (PAg) with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA), Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

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

• Policy development and/or implementation for bonding of industrial projects.
• Industrial waste management (e.g., heavy industry; forestry operations; smelting operations; etc.).
• Industrial waste infrastructure (e.g., industrial wastewater management; pulp and paper operations; waste to energy facilities, etc.).
• Interpreting and applying environmental protection legislation, regulations and/or policies.
• Analyzing complex information from multiple sources and making recommendations for new directions or policies, and preparing briefing documents, high level reports and decision papers.
• Negotiating solutions with multiple parties having competing interests.
• Public consultation processes and/or experience working in collaboration with Indigenous Nations on environmental management issues.

Preference may be given to those who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cindy.Walsh@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available.
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.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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 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 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 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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), Registered Professional Agrologist (PAg) with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA), Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

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 job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.