Description

The Team
At the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (ENV), the ENV Mining Operations Team is dedicated to overseeing mining activities under the Environmental Management Act and its regulations. The team was established in 2014 as part of the ENV Authorizations and Remediation Brand and is now formed of approximately 40 technicians and professionals, including engineers, biologists, hydrogeologists, and hydrologists. The team has grown and evolved over the years and have leveraged our collective expertise to develop a comprehensive set of internal and external guidance documents enriching our work and supporting our mission. We work closely with various provincial ministries including the Ministry of Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovations, the Ministry of Water, Land, Resources & Stewardship, the Environmental Assessment Office, and the Ministry of Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation, to ensure both environmental protection and effective regulation of mining projects. Our collaborative approach and expertise help us set clear and actionable requirements for mining permits and continuously evaluate project performance to protect the environment.

The Role
As a Senior Environmental Protection Officer (EPO), you'll take on a leadership role with multidisciplinary teams to review mining projects, ensuring that we meet all project timelines and deliverables. You'll prepare technical memos and recommend permit conditions under the Environmental Management Act (EMA). You'll be the main point of contact for mining proponents, Indigenous Governments, and their consultants. This role offers a stimulating and fast-paced work environment where you'll review challenging projects and coordinate efforts of talented and equally passionate colleagues. You'll have the chance to connect with Indigenous Government representatives, local community members and stakeholders, and play a meaningful part in reconciliation efforts.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Registered in good standing, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to EGBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field and three (3) years of related experience; OR,
Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Engineering Degree with at least five (5) years of related experience.
Valid BC Class 5 (or equivalent) Driver’s Licence.

Related experience must include all of the following:

Experience related to environmental protection and industrial and municipal waste management, such as:
- Experience with reduction, recycling, treatment and disposal technologies.
- Experience conducting environmental monitoring, assessments and reporting related to waste discharges.
- Experience with environmental planning processes such as Waste Management Planning.
- Experience with hazardous material spill response, hazardous waste and contaminated sites.

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

Experience working in the mining industry.
Experience with regulatory administration of waste management discharges to the environment.
Experience in liaison with environmental regulatory agencies.
Experience with the interpretation and application of the Environmental Management Act.
Experience with Area Management Planning, the conduct of industrial/sector audits and the development and application of risk assessment and socio-economic analyses.

Provisos /Willingness statements:

Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays, when required.
Must be able to represent the program at public meetings and events.
Willingness to travel extensively and meet the transportation requirements of the position (i.e. possess and maintain a valid BC Driver’s Licence).
Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check or enhanced security screening checks as required by the Ministry.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Luc.Lachance@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.
Please refer to MyHR for more information about Recruitment and Retention Adjustments.
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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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 that 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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as currently registered as a Professional Engineer in another Canadian jurisdiction, and able to obtain registration in BC within six (6) months of employment. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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