• Job Description

  Req#: 10608216

  
  An excellent senior opportunity for a dedicated Professional Engineer

  The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation is responsible for British Columbia’s electricity, alternative energy, mining and petroleum resource sectors, and supporting work to meet BC’s greenhouse gas reduction targets. The Ministry’s 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 Strategic Services Branch; the Abandoned Mines Branch; and, the Regulatory Management Branch. The Code Review Secretariat in MHSE supports the ongoing work of the Code Review Committee.

  The Geotechnical Inspector is a technical specialist, responsible for ensuring compliance to standards and legislation related to geotechnical aspects of mine site components including tailings impoundments, waste rock dumps, open pit slopes, underground workings, water management facilities and dams, geohazards and building foundations. The Geotechnical Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections, assisting in investigations and enforcement actions, and providing technical support to the mining industry, public and other government agencies.
  
  Job Requirements:

  • Registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of BC (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to EGBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in geological, mining, or geotechnical engineering. Preference may be given for advanced degree(s).
  • Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduation experience in geotechnical engineering or mining engineering. Preference may be given to those with mining experience and those with underground design experience.

  
  Preference may be given to candidates with:

  • compliance and enforcement regulatory experience; and/or,
  • experience with issues management, problem solving, and providing expert advice to industry clients, senior management, internal staff and other agencies.

  
  Provisos:

  • Must have a valid BC Class 5 Diver’s Licence or equivalent.
  • Must be available to travel by air, fixed wing, helicopter and overnight on short notice. Must be able to climb ladders, walk up and down steep ramps.
  • Work in underground conditions using appropriate protective equipment and in environments where exposure to chemical vapours, noise, dust, heat and cold are present.

  
  For questions regarding this position, please contact Jeanien.CarmodyFallows@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  Amendment October 20, 2023: job profile amended to confirm the professional designation required is a Professional Engineer.
  This is a full-time permanent position.
  This position can be based out of 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.
  Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
  Please refer to MyHR for more information about Recruitment and Retention Adjustments.
  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
  Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
  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.

  The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants who 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 is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. On top of the base salary, regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees, a 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), and start off with 4 weeks of annual paid vacation. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.
  
  How to Apply:
  Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

  Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

  Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

  Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

  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 Time on the closing date of the competition.
  

• About the company

  The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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