BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Archaeology Branch plays a vital role in protecting and stewarding British Columbia's archaeological and heritage resources while supporting responsible land and resource management across the province. Working closely with Indigenous Nations, government partners, industry, and communities, the team provides expertise, policy leadership, and regulatory oversight that help inform decision-making, advance reconciliation, and balance cultural heritage conservation with sustainable economic development.

The Role:
As a Permitting Archaeologist, you'll provide senior professional advice and regulatory expertise to support the protection and conservation of British Columbia's archaeological and heritage resources. You'll review complex permit applications, consult with First Nations and stakeholders, and help guide cultural resource management decisions that balance heritage conservation, reconciliation, and responsible land and resource stewardship across the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology or Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology with a specialization in Archaeology.
• A minimum of three (3) years of recent (within the last seven (7) years) experience in archaeological resource management, specifically research, field work, and reporting.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and stakeholders in a natural resource management or cultural resource management context.

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

• Five (5) or more years of experience in archaeological resource management, particularly experience working in the Northwest Coast, and/or the Interior Plateau, and/or Subarctic/Boreal Forest culture areas.
• Experience as a field director.
• The ability to hold, or be eligible to hold, Heritage Conservation Act Inspection permits, or equivalent (i.e.: permits from other jurisdictions).
• Three (3) or more years of experience working with Indigenous communities.

Additional Requirements:

• A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Willing and able to travel and conduct field inspections, which may include travel to remote areas and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jonah.Timms@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) temporary, full-time position available until June 28th, 2027.
This temporary opportunity may be extended or become permanent.
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 two (2) 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.
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.

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.