The Team:
The Site Remediation Program is responsible for regulating the identification, investigation, and remediation of contaminated sites across British Columbia. The team works closely with environmental professionals, industry, Indigenous communities, local governments, and the public to ensure contaminated lands are managed in a manner that protects both people and the environment. This work contributes directly to sustainable development and long-term environmental outcomes across the province.
The Role:
The Senior Contaminated Sites Officer brings advanced hydrogeological expertise to the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites across British Columbia. Responsible for leading complex technical reviews, providing authoritative regulatory advice, and serving as a statutory decision maker under the Environmental Management Act, the role influences outcomes that protect human health and the environment. Beyond individual files, this position helps shape provincial legislation, policy, guidance, and best practices within the Site Remediation Program.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Geosciences, or Hydrogeology AND a minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience; OR
- Master’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Geosciences, or Hydrogeology AND a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience.
Directly related experience, generally obtained post-registration, ideally in both private and public practice, as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist in the area of contaminated site investigation, remediation and management AND must include:
- Experience in contaminated sites.
- Experience in the review and/or audit of other professionals’ written technical work.
- Experience with the Environmental Management Act, Contaminated Sites Regulation and/or other related environmental statutes and regulations.
Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:
- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
- At least ten (10) years of directly related experience obtained post-registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist.
- Experience working effectively, respectfully and knowledgeably with different levels of government and Indigenous communities.
- Experience in contaminated sites in British Columbia.
- Experience in contaminant hydrogeology including inorganic geochemistry and acid rock drainage.
- Experience in the mining industry and mining practices.
For questions regarding this position, please contact James.Plett@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in any office for the Ministry of Environment and Parks. 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.
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit, or Métis) applicants originating from the land known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
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 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, as a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
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 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.
