The Team:
The BC Geological Survey (BCGS) is a multidisciplinary team of geoscientists and technical experts dedicated to generating and sharing authoritative geoscience knowledge for the Province. The team conducts field and analytical research, produces maps and data, and maintains provincial geoscience databases to support mineral exploration, land use planning, and responsible resource development. Working collaboratively across specialized groups, from regional geologists to data and publication experts, the BCGS plays a key role in providing trusted information that informs decision making and attracts investment in British Columbia’s mineral sector.
The Role:
The Science Editor is the senior geoscientist responsible for leading the Province’s geoscience publication process, ensuring all maps, reports, and data products meet rigorous scientific and technical standards. This role oversees peer review, editing, and production while delivering clear, reliable information to academic, industry, and investment audiences to support mineral exploration. The position also manages the Survey’s publication catalogue, coordinates key outreach such as the BCGS Open House, and develops materials that promote Survey products, initiatives, and Ministry priorities.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment), as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
- A Master of Science Degree in Geoscience (preferred), Physical Geography, or Environmental Science and three (3) years of relevant academic or government science experience; or
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Geoscience, Physical Geography, or Environmental Science with at least five (5) years of relevant academic or government science experience.
- An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in the development of research plans and conducting geoscience studies for publication.
- Experience completing geoscience fieldwork, editing and managing the production of highly technical geological publications, and/or marketing scientific information particularly relevant.
- A minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed government or scientific journal publications.
- Preference may be given to those with experience reviewing and editing scientific literature.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Cinthia.Kong@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.
We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
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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 four (4) weeks of annual paid vacation. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.
How to Apply:
Your resume and cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment), as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.
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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
