LSO OTHR 3 – Air Quality Science Specialist

Posting Title
LSO OTHR 3 – Air Quality Science Specialist

Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Other 3

Union
PEA

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range
$77,718.46 – $99,452.15 annually, plus $37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers.

Close Date
9/16/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy

Ministry Branch / Division
Environmental Protection Division / Environmental Policy and Initiatives Branch

Job Summary

The Team
The Air Quality Unit is a dedicated team of five staff members and a unit head, combining long-standing expertise with fresh perspectives. We are passionate about protecting air quality in British Columbia and beyond, developing and supporting policies and standards with local, provincial, and national impact. Our team values diversity and collaboration, regularly working with other ministry groups and across the branch to address critical air quality issues. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to environmental justice and who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our mission.

The Role
As an Air Quality Science Specialist, you will play a critical role in understanding the causes of poor air quality and developing innovative solutions to address them. You’ll help create policies, programs, and standards that improve air quality across British Columbia, directly impacting the health and well-being of its residents. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse and challenging issues, collaborating with government partners, First Nations, industry, and the public. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a real difference in environmental health.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) as a Professional Agrologist (PAg), or with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC) as a fully licensed Engineer. 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.
• A master’s degree or PhD in atmospheric science, physics, chemistry, or other physical science, meteorology, public health, environmental health, air pollution control or a closely related field plus 3 or more years directly related experience; OR
• An undergraduate degree in atmospheric science, physics, chemistry, or other physical science, meteorology, public health, environmental health, air pollution control or a closely related field plus 5 or more years directly related experience.

Related Experience Must Include:

• Minimum of three (3) years (with graduate degree) or five (5) years (with bachelor’s degree) of experience in air pollution science, air pollution management, air pollution meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, health effects of air pollution, air pollution measurement, or related work.
• Experience in air quality standard setting and/or policy development and/or policy implementation for environmental protection or resource management in a government or corporate setting.
• Four (4) years experience managing complex projects.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships (such as clients, NGO’s or federal, provincial or local government).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience developing, interpreting and/or applying environmental protection legislation or regulations.
• Experience in public consultation processes dealing with environmental management issues.
• Experience leading project working groups/committees within government or with external partners.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Markus.Kellerhals@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
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.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more . Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken astaken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top offour (4)weeks annual leave.

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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.

Professional Designation: YES – Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as 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 transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the relevant BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is 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 – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

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.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . 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.

Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical