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Posting Title
AO(PO) R27 - Project Assessment Officer
Position Classification
Administrative Officer (PO)R27
Union
GEU
Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$75,552.53 - $86,175.83 annually plus 6.6% Temporary Market Adjustment
Close Date
1/26/2023
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Env Assessment Office
Ministry Branch / Division
Environmental Assessment Operations Division
Job Summary
Project Assessment Officer
Administrative Officer (PO) R27
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is located in Victoria; other locations may be considered, dependent on space and operational requirements. Please contact the hiring manager listed below regarding specific location questions.
An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional
The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is dynamic workplace with a talented, team-oriented staff and a mandate that includes working on some of the largest resource development projects in Canada. The EAO is a stand-alone, neutrally administered regulator that undertakes rigorous, thorough reviews of major projects in British Columbia. These reviews require active engagement by EAO staff with Indigenous groups, government agencies and the public to administer environmental assessments (EA). The work of the EAO is central to Indigenous reconciliation, sustainability and the economy by ensuring environmental, economic, social, health, and cultural effects from proposed major projects are understood and managed in the regulatory process. The EAO coordinates compliance management with other government agencies to ensure projects are built and operating as required. The EAO also has in-house policy and information technology professionals to support administration of the regulatory and compliance management activities. The EAO values teamwork and collaboration and works hard to support staff growth and development.
The role of the Project Assessment Officer (PAO) is to support environmental assessment reviews of major projects in BC. This includes, organizing and leading work with environmental assessment participants (e.g. Indigenous nations, local governments, government agencies, the public); supporting briefings for senior government officials; providing analysis, review and drafting of key environmental assessment documents (including technical materials). Working with the Project Assessment Director, the PAO plays an essential role coordinating and administering the environmental assessment process throughout the regulatory process.
To learn more about what we do at the Environmental Assessment Office watch this short video: https://youtu.be/NyWbf8XdP-s
The EAO provides a flexible work environment with many unique benefits, including the option to work partially from home.
The EAO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of this process, please advise us at the contact information below. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
The BC Public Service provides many additional benefits, including the Pacific Leaders program for ongoing education, maternity and paternity top-up, in addition to excellent extended health care and pension. For more information, please see What We Offer.
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.
For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Chrystal.Fenton@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
Bachelor’s degree related to the Natural Resource and/or the Environmental Sector, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Law plus two (2) years related experience. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Related experience must include:
Experience in the identification and evaluation of information required to support decision-making processes on major projects, programs, or other high-profile initiatives.
Experience with presenting results of assessments, options and impact analysis to senior staff or executive and other parties (i.e., local, provincial or federal government, industry, proponents, and Indigenous nations).
Experience in coordinating multiparty stakeholder engagement and managing disparate opinions.
Experience managing multiple work priorities under pressure and within timeline constraints.
Experience in planning and coordinating projects using project management principles and tools.
Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or organizations. This experience may have been gained in a professional, community or volunteer setting.
Experience building partnerships and relationships with Indigenous nations.
Experience working in natural resource management.
Experience conducting or participating in environmental assessment processes.
Applicants who self-identify as black or a person of colour (BIPOC), LGBTQ2S+ and/or people with disabilities.
Willingness Statements:
Travel is required.
Must be willing to meet the transportation arrangements required by the ministry (i.e., travel in small aircraft, helicopter, driving on natural resource roads, etc.).
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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.
Job Category
Administrative Services, Natural Resource Sector
AO(PO) R27 - Project Assessment Officer
Position Classification
Administrative Officer (PO)R27
Union
GEU
Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$75,552.53 - $86,175.83 annually plus 6.6% Temporary Market Adjustment
Close Date
1/26/2023
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Env Assessment Office
Ministry Branch / Division
Environmental Assessment Operations Division
Job Summary
Project Assessment Officer
Administrative Officer (PO) R27
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is located in Victoria; other locations may be considered, dependent on space and operational requirements. Please contact the hiring manager listed below regarding specific location questions.
An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated professional
The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) is dynamic workplace with a talented, team-oriented staff and a mandate that includes working on some of the largest resource development projects in Canada. The EAO is a stand-alone, neutrally administered regulator that undertakes rigorous, thorough reviews of major projects in British Columbia. These reviews require active engagement by EAO staff with Indigenous groups, government agencies and the public to administer environmental assessments (EA). The work of the EAO is central to Indigenous reconciliation, sustainability and the economy by ensuring environmental, economic, social, health, and cultural effects from proposed major projects are understood and managed in the regulatory process. The EAO coordinates compliance management with other government agencies to ensure projects are built and operating as required. The EAO also has in-house policy and information technology professionals to support administration of the regulatory and compliance management activities. The EAO values teamwork and collaboration and works hard to support staff growth and development.
The role of the Project Assessment Officer (PAO) is to support environmental assessment reviews of major projects in BC. This includes, organizing and leading work with environmental assessment participants (e.g. Indigenous nations, local governments, government agencies, the public); supporting briefings for senior government officials; providing analysis, review and drafting of key environmental assessment documents (including technical materials). Working with the Project Assessment Director, the PAO plays an essential role coordinating and administering the environmental assessment process throughout the regulatory process.
To learn more about what we do at the Environmental Assessment Office watch this short video: https://youtu.be/NyWbf8XdP-s
The EAO provides a flexible work environment with many unique benefits, including the option to work partially from home.
The EAO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of this process, please advise us at the contact information below. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
The BC Public Service provides many additional benefits, including the Pacific Leaders program for ongoing education, maternity and paternity top-up, in addition to excellent extended health care and pension. For more information, please see What We Offer.
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.
For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Chrystal.Fenton@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
Bachelor’s degree related to the Natural Resource and/or the Environmental Sector, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Law plus two (2) years related experience. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Related experience must include:
Experience in the identification and evaluation of information required to support decision-making processes on major projects, programs, or other high-profile initiatives.
Experience with presenting results of assessments, options and impact analysis to senior staff or executive and other parties (i.e., local, provincial or federal government, industry, proponents, and Indigenous nations).
Experience in coordinating multiparty stakeholder engagement and managing disparate opinions.
Experience managing multiple work priorities under pressure and within timeline constraints.
Experience in planning and coordinating projects using project management principles and tools.
Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or organizations. This experience may have been gained in a professional, community or volunteer setting.
Experience building partnerships and relationships with Indigenous nations.
Experience working in natural resource management.
Experience conducting or participating in environmental assessment processes.
Applicants who self-identify as black or a person of colour (BIPOC), LGBTQ2S+ and/or people with disabilities.
Willingness Statements:
Travel is required.
Must be willing to meet the transportation arrangements required by the ministry (i.e., travel in small aircraft, helicopter, driving on natural resource roads, etc.).
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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.
Job Category
Administrative Services, Natural Resource Sector
