BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Watershed Stewardship and Security Branch provides the scientific leadership, expertise, and strategic insight that support the sustainable management of British Columbia's water resources. Through watershed and aquifer science, climate adaptation planning, and applied research, the team delivers the evidence, analysis, and tools that inform provincial policy, programs, and stewardship decisions. Working collaboratively with First Nations, governments, academia, industry, and communities, the section helps address complex water challenges and advance resilient watersheds across the province.

The Role:
The Director, Watershed Science and Assessment leads provincial science programs that provide the knowledge, evidence, and expertise needed to inform water stewardship across British Columbia. In this role, you bring together highly specialized scientific, professional, and technical experts to address complex water resource challenges and support sound, evidence-based decision-making. Working closely with senior executives, First Nations, partners, and stakeholders, you influence policy and program direction while providing strategic advice on emerging water resource issues and opportunities. Through this work, you help ensure science continues to inform the decisions, investments, and actions that protect and sustain British Columbia's water resources for future generations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree or higher in natural resource or environmental management, or other relevant discipline (e.g., biology, hydrology, hydrogeology, geography), with a preferred focus on water resource management.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience and expertise in the scientific and technical leadership of natural resource, environmental, or water resource management programs.
• Experience developing, implementing and managing strategic, program and operational plans, and contributing to and/or developing legislation and policy.
• Experience directing or leading scientific research or studies related to watersheds, aquifers and/or other areas with respect to the management and protection of water resources.
• Experience providing scientific, professional or technical expertise, advice and issues management guidance to executive and senior management and to others engaged in the delivery of water management programs, initiatives or activities.
• Experience leading a program or work unit including developing program and staff performance goals and assessment measures, determining and assigning resources, and supervising staff.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ted.Zimmerman@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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.