An excellent opportunity to apply your analytical expertise.

British Columbia’s Environmental Emergency Program leads in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from hazardous materials spills in British Columbia. This position leads and manages the development of operational and strategic plans, policies, procedures, guidance documents, tools, legislation, and regulations in accordance with the BC Environmental Management Act and Emergency Program Act to support environmental emergency response in coordination with program staff, internal/external agencies, and stakeholders.

Look for additional information on the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change program:

Environmental Emergency Program - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher and a minimum of 1 year of related experience*. Preference may be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree or higher, OR
• A combination of education and related experience* may be considered.

*Related Experience: May have been gained in a professional, community or volunteer setting and includes all of the following:

• Developing emergency or environmental management plans
• Researching policy issues and/or conducting policy analysis
• Developing legislation or regulations
• Managing projects and/or project components
• Developing internal and/or external guidance and/or standard operating procedures (e.g., could include “how to” documents for following regulations).
• Experience writing information and/or decision notes for senior decision-makers.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in 1 or more of the following:

• Plan or policy development in emergency response or environmental protection
• Legislative and/or regulatory development
• Plan or policy development in relation to the Environmental Management Act and its associated regulations
• The field of hazardous material response and/or emergency management
• Coordinating multi-stakeholder meetings with federal, Indigenous, local government, environmental organization, and industry participants

For questions regarding this position, please contact Greg.Bauch@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Currently there are 2 permanent and 1 temporary (1-year) opportunities available.

Temporary appointment until November 1, 2024

The temporary assignment is on-site in Victoria to ensure operational readiness to environmental emergencies.

The permanent positions may be located in Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey, North Vancouver, Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Nelson, Cranbrook, Prince George, Fort St. John or Smithers.

Other locations may be considered; however, key consideration is rapid access (within 1 hour) to an airport to allow for rapid deployment to emergency management incidents.

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 future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.

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.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

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 Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.