Posting Title: STO 15R – Water Information Technician
Position Classification: Scientific/Technical Off R15
Union: GEU
Work Options: Hybrid
Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Salary Range: $59,015.56 – $66,749.47 annually
Close Date: 9/3/2024
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date: Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship
Ministry Branch / Division: West Coast Water Authorizations/Permitting Transformation Division
Job Summary
The Team
The Water Authorizations Group, part of the larger West Coast Water Management Team, is an established and diverse group of 17 dedicated professionals committed to the sustainable management of water resources under the Water Sustainability Act. Our team is made up of water officers and technicians from various disciplines who work together to process water licence applications and to support provincial drought and flood response efforts. We value a supportive environment where staff share knowledge and expertise to work collaboratively.
The Role
In this role, you’ll support the work of water officers and managers in ensuring the fair and accurate adjudication of water rights by completing preliminary reviews of water licence applications and conducting quality assurance reviews of documents. You will also be responsible for maintaining data in the provincial wells database (GWELLS). This role offers constant learning opportunities, a dynamic and challenging work environment, and the chance to be part of a team that values progressive and innovative approaches to resource management. This position also has opportunities for field work in the summer.
Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.
Job Requirements:
- Post-secondary education in a related area, OR
- An equivalent combination of experience, education and training may be considered.
- Experience in the interpretation of legislation and policy working with legal documents.
- Experience managing the accuracy and integrity of data bases and using a variety of digital tools.
Preference may be given for one or all of the following:
- Natural resource management education and/or experience.
- Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience working with iMap.
For questions regarding this position, please contact sean.staplin@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for temporary or permanent positions.
The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) is required
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, 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.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.
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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Job Category
Scientific and Technical
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