LSO OTHR 3 - Senior Water and Dike Safety Specialist

Join dedicated professionals using their technical expertise and leadership skills to make an impact on important regional water issues.

As an overarching tenet, the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) supports the Government of British Columbia in its focus on building a true and lasting vision of reconciliation. The Ministry is committed to building and maintaining partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and the Water Management Branch reflects this commitment in its collaboration with First Nations.

Water Management Branch of the WLRS provides leadership, operational policy support and oversight for regional and provincial level water programs, co-ordination with regional and other agencies on water issues The, specialized expertise in water licensing, and delivery of specific lines of business including flood hazard management, dam safety, river flow forecasting, drought management, emergency response, water utility regulation, and water use planning.

The Regional Flood Operations Section provides provincial leadership and technical knowledge to reduce the impacts of flooding on people, infrastructure and other values in the province.

The Senior Water and Dam Safety Specialist is responsible for providing leadership, support, and senior technical expertise on regional water issues including flood response, dike safety, compliance with Water Sustainability Act, and water planning initiatives. This position exercises the powers and authorities of a Deputy Inspector of Dikes under the Dike Maintenance Act and may exercise the powers and authorities of an Assistant Water Manager under the Water Sustainability Act.

The Senior Water and Dam Safety Specialist may contribute to provincial flood safety initiatives and policies, as well as work with complex natural resource issues involving multiple partners and First Nations.

Why Work for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in natural resource management or related field (e.g., Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Forestry, Geography, etc.) plus three (3) or more years’ related experience working in a natural resource discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience/training may be considered.
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) (preferred) or registered, or immediately eligible for registration, with another professional BC association, such as Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) or BC institute of Agrologists (BCIA) with appropriate experience. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

Related experience must include at least one of the following:

• Interpreting and applying water/flood management legislation and regulations to support technical decision making or project management.
• Technical water related management (e.g., hydrotechnical design, hydrological assessments, geotechnical, etc.)

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Demonstrated experience in Statutory decision making or administration of legislation with respect to water, flood management or public safety
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects
• Demonstrated experience in emergency response

Provisos & Willingness Statements:

• Must be willing to maintain and operate a 4-wheel drive in all types of driving conditions both on and off road.
• Must possess a high degree of tact, judgment, and initiative in the performance of duties.
• Must be eligible or willing to train to obtain designation as Assistant Water Manager under Water Sustainability Act.
• Must have knowledge of outdoor survival requirements (first aid, animal encounter strategies).
• Must be physically able to lift small equipment and be able to traverse rough terrain.
• Must be available 24/7 during response to emergencies and disasters and willing to perform a variety of duties within the scope of the position’s regular responsibilities and sometimes under stressful circumstances and in hostile climatic environments.
• Willing to travel throughout the Kootenay Boundary Region and conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Must meet the transportation arrangements required by the ministry i.e. travel in small aircraft, helicopter, on natural resource roads, etc.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Yannic.Brugman@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
There is one (1) position available.
Position is located in Nelson or Cranbrook: Other locations within the Kootenay/Boundary region may be considered
This is a temporary opportunity until March 31, 2025.
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established for temporary and/or permanent positions.
This position is also posted as a STO under REQ 114207
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, 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.

In addition to this exciting opportunity, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2017 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017. 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 and development. 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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology; OR a Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC); OR, a Professional Agrologist with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA); OR, a Professional Engineer/Geoscientist with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to obtain registration in BC from a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the appropriate BC association (CAB, FPBC, BCIA, EGBC). 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 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.

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