LSO OTHR 3 - Environmental Geoscience Inspector

Bring your strong analytical and technical skills to this dynamic opportunity

The Mines Health, Safety and Enforcement Division (MHSE) provides oversight of the mineral exploration and mining sector during all stages of mine projects. The division includes: the Office of the Chief Inspector; the Regulatory Management and Enforcement Branch, the Abandoned Mines Branch and the Mine Audits, Effectiveness and Digital Services Branch.

This position is part of the Office of Chief Inspector of Mines. The Chief Inspector is responsible for: mining compliance oversight; programs required to protect the health and safety of workers and members of the public from risk factors associated with mine operations across the province; and mine emergency incident response.

As an inspector of mines, the environmental geoscience inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance to standards and legislation related to geoscience aspects of mine site components, including mine waste characterization and handling, and the management of water quality risks to the environment. The environmental geoscience inspector is responsible for conducting inspections, assisting in investigations and enforcement actions, and providing technical support to the mining industry, public and other government agencies.

Job Requirements:

• Registered or immediately* eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (* immediate eligibility is defined as a transfer of professional membership from a recognized Canadian jurisdiction or within 6 months of employment). Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a professional member in an applicable jurisdiction and able to transfer that current membership to a BC professional association within 6 months of employment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their qualifications reviewed by the appropriate body to ensure they have the necessary requirements for registration. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Bachelor’s degree in geoscience, engineering or environmental sciences.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with geochemistry, water quality modelling and mitigation for mining projects or other major industrial projects may be considered.

Preference may be given to those with:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with mine waste geochemistry assessment, water quality predictions and modelling for mining projects and the prevention/mitigation of water quality impacts from mining projects.
• Compliance and enforcement regulatory experience.
• Experience with issues management, problem solving, and providing expert advice to industry clients, senior management, internal staff, and other agencies.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jeanien.CarmodyFallows@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations. Other natural resource office locations may be considered.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Registered Professional Engineer/Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to obtain registration in BC from a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the appropriate BC association (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 - 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 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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.