Engineers and Geoscientists BC is currently searching for a Practice Advisor I (Climate Change & Sustainable Initiatives) to join our team in Burnaby on a 12-month contract!
In an effort to help build Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s capacity to support the day-to-day practice of BC’s professional engineers and professional geoscientists, the Practice Advisor I is responsible for identifying, developing and monitoring professional and ethical practice resources and requirements. They provide interpretation and education on these resources and requirements to Engineers and Geoscientists BC, registrants, government, members of the public and a wide variety of other interested and affected parties.
Our organization - one of BC's Top Employers – offers a competitive salary, comprehensive and generous benefits, an inclusive culture, and a hybrid work environment. Full details on our compensation and benefits value offering can be found below.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Provides professional practice and ethical advice to registrants, the public, provincial and municipal government, and other interested and affected parties.
- Project manages the development and revision of low complexity professional practice guidelines and practice advisories, particularly those focused on climate change and sustainability. Level 1 is expected to effectively manage a minimum of two less-complex guidance projects at any given time.
- As directed by their Manager and with Manager oversight, develops and maintains working relationships with other Engineers and Geoscientists BC departments, teams, and individuals to develop efficiencies, streamline knowledge, and collaborate on various initiatives.
- May assist their Manager or Practice Advisor Level 2 or 3 in liaising with other regulators on professional practice resources and guidance. May be called upon to support organizational initiatives related to practice boundaries and climate change and sustainability.
- May assist their Manager or Practice Advisor Level 2 or 3 in supporting and raising awareness on the professional reliance model in BC by engaging with provincial and municipal government and the public such as attending and presenting at conferences, commenting on demand-side legislation, and collaborating with others.
- May be called upon to identify opportunities for proactive regulatory approaches in emerging climate change, sustainability and environmental science, policy, and technology developments.
- Other duties as assigned by direct leader and, as appropriate, members of the departmental leadership team.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
The successful applicant will possess the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geoscience, or similar.
- Must be a registered professional with, or eligible to be registered with, Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EIT, GIT, P.Eng., Eng.L., P.Geo., or Geo.L.).
- 2+ years of experience working within a firm where the practice of professional engineering/geoscience is the core aspect of their operations, or working as part of an engineering or geoscience team to apply science to solve technical issues.
- 1+ years of experience writing and submitting formal technical reports.
- 1+ years of experience in Project Management or similar applicable experience.
- Strong technical analysis and writing skills.
- Experience leading/facilitating meetings with clients, registrants, and/or others.
- Experience working collaboratively within a team environment.
- Knowledge and experience in applying a climate change and sustainability lens.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Each member of our team contributes to public safety in BC and helps us deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world." We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. Our Strategic Plan also places priority on our role to advance climate action, foster equity, diversity and inclusion, and move towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. At Engineers and Geoscientists BC, we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.
This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $76,500 to $86,000. Placement within the hiring range will be based on candidate experience relative to the requirements of the role. Additional details on our generous benefit offerings are found below.
WHO WE ARE
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers.
Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. We regulate and govern these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act.
We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC.
We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. The board is accountable to the public through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization.
To learn more about our work please visit us at https://www.egbc.ca.
