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 of Mines; the Mine Audits and Effectiveness Unit; the Abandoned Mines Branch; and the Regulatory Management and Enforcement (RME) Branch. The Code Review Secretariat administers the ongoing work of the Code Review Committee and is part of the RME Branch. In 2019, MHSE created the Abandoned Mines Branch (AMB) to identify and rehabilitate abandoned mines where unacceptable risks to public safety and to the environment continue to exist because of past mining activities and where no responsible persons or company exists to address the risks.
The TSF Dam Safety Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for the management of the TSF Dam Safety Program within the Abandoned Mines Branch (AMB) and will work closely with the Abandoned Mines Program area providing engineering support as required.
This position liaises with and oversees the work of external professional engineers that have been contracted to carry out inspections at Provincially managed TSF sites and to provide recommendations for additional studies, mitigative actions and/or upgrades. These recommendations are then reviewed by AMB staff and are used to develop annual action plans. The overall goal of the program is to reduce residual risks associated with these sites and to minimize long term monitoring and maintenance requirements.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in geotechnical engineering, or closely related discipline.
- Five (5) years of practical experience with tailings or earth dams.
- Two (2) years of practical project management experience.
- Registered, or immediately eligible* for registration, as a fully licensed professional with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (Engineers and Geoscientists BC).
- *Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a professional in another Canadian jurisdiction referred to above, and able to transfer that 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.
- Must have a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s licence
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
- Experience working with the BC Mines Act, Health Safety and Reclamation Code, and other Provincial regulation and legislation.
- Experience working with contracts and contractors.
- Experience in mine closure, decommissioning and rehabilitation.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Diane.Howe@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
This position can be based in any Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation offices: Victoria, Vancouver, Kamloops, Cranbrook, Prince George or Smithers.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.
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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.
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 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 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.
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 Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
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