BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Coast Area Water Authorizations team is an established, collaborative group of professionals who support responsible water management across diverse watersheds in B.C.’s Coast Area. With expertise across groundwater and surface water licensing, stream management, and science and monitoring, the team works closely with Indigenous Nations, local governments, industry, stakeholders, and the public, and values respect, diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and strong relationships.

The Role
As a Licensed Authorizations Officer – Water, you will review and process water authorization applications, provide technical and legislative advice, and prepare recommendations for decisions under the Water Sustainability Act. You will work with Indigenous Nations, applicants, local governments, and other partners to manage water use to meet social and economic needs while minimizing impacts environmental values. You will provide fair, consistent, and timely service through the authorization process.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in the resource management field, PLUS two (2) years of related experience; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (e.g., Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).
  • Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the registration process with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
  • A holder of a limited licence with Engineers & Geoscientists BC to practice engineering or geoscience within the scope of hydrogeology will be considered.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Two (2) years of experience working in natural resource management.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation that supports natural resource management decisions.
• Experience negotiating and resolving conflicts with clients and stakeholders.

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

• One (1) year of experience performing technical duties and working with the Water Sustainability Act in support of licensing.
• Experience in consulting with First Nations with respect to natural resource management decisions.
• Experience and/or education in hydrogeology 
• Experience and/or education in hydrology.

Willingness Statements

• Willing and able to 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.
• Must be physically able to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.
• Willing and able to operate field equipment (i.e., quad, snowmobile).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cali.Melnechenko@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Water, Lands and Natural Resources offices: Campbell River, Courtenay, Nanaimo, Duncan, Victoria, Surrey, Port Alberni, Chilliwack, Squamish
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position is also posted as STO 24 under REQ 126207. 
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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.

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.

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 with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (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. If you do not meet this professional membership requirement, apply to the Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 24 opportunity via Requisition 126207.

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.