Posting Title: LSO 4 DPE – Senior Mine Water Management Engineer
Position Classification: LSO 4 -Designated Profssnl Eng
Union: PEA
Work Options: Hybrid
Location
100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 CA
Alexis Creek, BC V0L 1A0 CA
Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Clearwater, BC V0E1N0 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Creston, BC V0B 1G6 CA
Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 CA
Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y1 CA
Houston, BC V0J 1Z2 CA
Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Mackenzie, BC V0J 2C0 CA
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 CA
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA
Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 CA
Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range: $80,823.09 – $107,139.89 annually, plus 6.5% recruitment and retention adjustment (RRA)
Close Date: 9/21/2023
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date:
Ministry/Organization: BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy
Ministry Branch / Division: ROB/EPD
Job Summary
Apply your expertise and passion for innovation to this rewarding career opportunity
This position provides supervision and licensed professional oversight, and functions as the senior provincial expert in the field of mine contact water and effluent management, mitigations, and treatment to support delivery of environmental protection services, primarily to the Mining team and other authorizations team within the ROB. The position is responsible for managing staff and financial resources, managing stakeholder relations, applying legislation policies and professional standards in a consistent manner, participating in policy development, providing technical training, and overseeing program delivery and technical and professional projects as part of the BC Mining regulatory continuum serving the province. In addition to serving the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the position is also a key support to the Environmental Assessment Office and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation for mine contact water and effluent management, mitigations, and treatment expertise related to proposed and active mining projects.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences and 7 years of related experience; or
- Master’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences and 5 years of related experience.
- Preference will be given to:
- Candidates with postgraduate degrees in engineering (civil, chemical, geological, metallurgical environmental), preferably with specialization in the field of active and passive water treatment or metallurgical and/or heavy industry processes.
- Candidates with related experience in the mining sector, including: experience with passive and active mine wastewater treatment design, operation and maintenance, wastewater quality assessment, water quality predictions, water quality modelling and the prevention/mitigation of water quality impacts for major mining or heavy industry projects.
Related Experience includes the following:
- Preparing and/or reviewing major development proposals submitted under the Environmental Assessment Act or Mines Act or Environmental Management Act in British Columbia.
- Design, operation, maintenance of wastewater treatment, including, with preferably some experience in the mining or heavy industry sector.
- Environmental, civil engineering and or waste management as it relates to treatment of wastes and effects on the environment.
- Solving complex technical problems related to mine contact water, effluent management, mitigations, and treatment.
- Developing management plans, operational plan, maintenance plans, procedures for mine contact water, effluent management, mitigations, and treatment.
- Leading or coordinating interdisciplinary projects.
- Producing technical reports.
- Interpreting and analyzing maps and data.
- Working cooperatively with agencies, other levels of government, and the public.
Provisos /Willingness statement(s):
- Must be able to meet the transportation needs of the position, i.e. maintain a BC Class 5 Drivers License
- Must be physically able to conduct field work
- Willingness to travel
- Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays, when required.
Professional Association:
- 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 full membership within 3 months of employment) as Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Deb.Epps@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.
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.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
There is one (1) permanent full time position available.
An eligibility list may be established.
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, MĂ©tis, 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.
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.
Job Category: Scientific and Technical
Additional Information: 
104996 Job Profile Senior Mine Water Management Engineer
