STO 15R – Natural Resource Specialist

Posting Title
STO 15R – Natural Resource Specialist

Position Classification
Scientific/Technical Off R15

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$59,015.56 – $66,749.47 annually

Close Date
11/15/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
3/31/2026

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Energy, Mines & Low Carb Inn.

Ministry Branch / Division
Mineral Titles Branch/Responsible Mining and Competitiveness Division

Job Summary

The Team

The Mineral Titles Branch team is part of the Responsible Mining and Competitiveness Division (RMCD) in the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. The Branch administers the Mineral Tenure Act and Coal Act and manages the registration and maintenance of mineral, placer mineral and coal rights across the Province. The team consists of 20 people located mostly in Vancouver but also in Prince George, Kamloops and Kimberley. Team members are collaborative and excellent problem solvers who focus on providing excellent service. The Branch has a public facing office in downtown Vancouver where people can come for assistance, to register documents and make payments related to mineral titles. The Branch shares a dynamic workspace with many staff from several Natural Resource ministries. In addition to staff from RMCD, you will have the opportunity to work and engage with staff from across the Government of BC’s Natural Resource Ministries.

The Role

Reporting to the Authorizations Supervisor of Mineral Titles Branch, the Natural Resource Specialist provides guidance to statutory decision makers, clients and to professional staff within the ministry, across government and mining sector on provincial natural resource acts, regulations, policies, procedures, and processes. The position has a provincial scope of responsibility in advising, engaging, and consulting with a broad range of stakeholders and Indigenous Peoples on mining and other resource related decisions and providing guidance for mineral and coal titles administration. The position is accountable for several delegated statutory authorities of the Chief Gold Commissioner under the Mineral Tenure Act, Mineral Tenure Act Regulation, Coal Act, and Coal Act Regulation.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in the natural resource field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience providing information and services to the public.
• Experience in both written and oral communication with a variety of clients/customers in complex situations

Preference may be given to applicants who have:

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and/or policies.
• Experience in the Natural Resource sector.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jennifer.Unwin@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This is for two (2) temporary opportunities, one until August 31, 2025 and one until March 31, 2026. These positions may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that 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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. 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, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

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.

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Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical

Additional Information