LSO GEO ENG 3 - Regional Hydrogeologist

Posting Title
LSO GEO ENG 3 - Regional Hydrogeologist
Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Other 3
Union
PEA
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA
Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Salary Range
$77,718.46 - $99,452.15 annually
Close Date
4/26/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship
Ministry Branch / Division
Authorizations / Permitting Transformation
Job Summary
Join dedicated professionals making valuable contributions to the lives of British Columbians
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated land and natural resource management, including objective setting for land and marine environments, effectively managing cumulative effects, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.
The Regional Hydrogeologist functions is the primary regional groundwater protection expert and leader. This position oversees groundwater science, monitoring, and groundwater protection regulation compliance and supports the Water Authorizations team as a subject matter expert in Hydrogeology.
Job Requirements:

• Degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Science), or equivalent as accepted by the appropriate professional association and 5 years related work experience.
• Registration or eligible for immediate registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• (Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a professional in another Canadian jurisdiction 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.)
• Experience or specialized training in quantitative hydrogeology.
• Experience conducting groundwater investigations, including aquifer and well characterization, testing assessment and monitoring.
• Experience developing technical solutions, guidelines and standards for aquifer characterization.
• Experience leading or coordinating interdisciplinary projects.
• Experience writing technical reports.
• Experience analysing and interpreting hydrogeological data.

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Experience in any of the above working in British Columbia.
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous groups.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience managing contracts and supervising contractors.
• Experience with the Water Sustainability Act and Groundwater Protection Regulation
• Experience using GIS platforms and/or databases.
• Experience developing and running numerical groundwater models such as MODFLOW, FEEFLOW, HydroGeoSphere or similar.

Provisos

• Willing to conduct field work.
• A valid BC Driver's license is required.
• Willing to travel for meetings if required.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jessica.Doyle@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
Currently there is 1 permanent opportunity.
This position can be worked from the following communities: Nanaimo, Victoria, Campbell River, Duncan, Port Alberni, Port McNeil, Courtenay.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
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.
The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning anddevelopment. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks' annual paidleave entitlement.To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
LSO Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) ( BCIA )oras a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia ( EGBC ).Note:immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the appropriate BC association. 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 be required to answer a standard questionnaire.
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:
CRC - 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

Category

Government