The Team:
The Environmental Protection Division is a passionate and highly collaborative team committed to protecting British Columbia's air, land, and water. Whether addressing complex environmental challenges, supporting responsible development, or responding to emerging risks, the team's work has a direct impact on communities and ecosystems across the province. Through strong partnerships, technical expertise, and a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, they help ensure BC's natural environment remains healthy and resilient for generations to come.
The Role:
Behind every healthy watershed, thriving community, and responsibly managed project are professionals helping ensure environmental decisions are informed, balanced, and support both environmental protection and responsible development. As an Environmental Protection Officer, you'll play an important role in that work, providing technical advice, supporting environmental monitoring and compliance activities, and helping guide the management of waste and pollutant discharges across British Columbia. Working on complex environmental issues with a wide range of partners, you'll help protect the province's air, land, and water while supporting the responsible development that communities depend on.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Management, Applied Science or Natural Sciences; or,
- A Diploma in Environmental Management, Applied Science or Natural Sciences.
Related experience must include experience each of the following (preference may be given to those with a minimum of one (1) or more years of experience in any or all of the following):
- Experience related to environmental protection and industrial and/or municipal waste management, such as:
- Experience with reduction, recycling, treatment, pollution control and disposal technologies.
- Experience conducting environmental monitoring, assessments and reporting related to waste discharges.
- Experience with environmental planning processes such as Waste Management Planning.
- Experience with hazardous material spill response, hazardous waste and contaminated sites.
- Experience using computer software, including word processing (MS Word), spreadsheet (MS Excel) and database management.
- Experience working with multiple projects or assignments.
- Experience in negotiation with staff and clients from a diverse background.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
- Experience working for a regulatory agency responsible for the administration of waste discharges to the environment.
- Experience in liaison with environmental regulatory agencies.
- Experience with the interpretation and application of the Environmental Management Act in British Columbia.
Additional Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence and be willing and able to travel.
- Must be willing and physically able to perform 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 be willing and able to work occasional evening and weekends to represent the program at public meetings and events.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Kelly.Mills@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available.
This position can be located in Nelson, Penticton, Prince George, Quesnel, or Williams Lake.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) 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 in the above locations, as well as other Ministry of Environment and Parks’ offices. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
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.
Join the BC Public Service, a Canada’s Top 100 Employers award winner that offers diverse career opportunities in more than 200 occupations across 280 communities throughout British Columbia. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful work that supports your professional growth. Build your career in beautiful British Columbia.
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.
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.
