LSO 3 DPE – Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Posting Title
LSO 3 DPE – Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Position Classification
LSO 3 -Designated Profssnl Eng

Union
PEA

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$77,718.46 – $103,695.05 annually, plus 6.5% recruitment and retention adjustment.

Close Date
10/17/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship

Ministry Branch / Division
Water, Fisheries and Coast Division / Water Management Branch

Job Summary

The Team:

As a Senior Engineer at Water Management Branch within the Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship (WLRS), you’ll join a team dedicated to integrated land and natural resource management, with a focus on sustainable water use and public safety. Working within the Water Management Branch, you’ll contribute to key provincial programs such as River Forecasting, Flood and Dam Safety, and Water Allocation, ensuring that water resources are managed fairly and sustainably. Our team is committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, promoting environmental stewardship, and fostering economic growth through inclusive and equitable practices.

The Role

You will play a vital role in regulating a portfolio of major dams, serving as both an Engineer and Dam Safety Officer (DSO) under the Dam Safety Regulation of the Water Sustainability Act. You’ll provide leadership and professional expertise in dam safety, guiding both the Provincial Dam Safety Program and the Ministry. Additionally, you’ll support compliance and enforcement activities, ensuring that dam owners meet regulatory standards. Our team values diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership to create a safer and more sustainable future for all.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship .

For additional information about this position, please see the attached Job Profile.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science with specialization in earth sciences, hydrology, hydraulics or related subject areas; OR
• Master’s degree in a related field as described above; OR
• Degree or diploma in a natural resource field, preferably associated with water resource management (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, etc.; or Diploma in Water Resource Management, Forest and Natural Areas Management, etc.) OR
• Post-secondary technical diploma in civil or geotechnical engineering; OR
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration specializing in adult education, professional training or related subject area OR
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.

• Experience in planning, developing and implementing adult training and professional development initiatives.
• Experience in leading and facilitating project teams and in working with multiple stakeholders to deliver a product, program, or service.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence

Preference

• Experience collaborating with managers and staff, professionals and subject matter specialists, educators, and other stakeholders to ensure relevancy of training and consistency with corporate objectives, regulations, standards and needs.
• Experience instructing others (i.e., adult learners) or overseeing the instruction of others through the use of consultants, contractors or business specialists.
• Experience preparing course curricula, instructional manuals, or other training and business-related documentation.

Proviso/ Willingness Statements

• Must be eligible for designation as a Dam Safety Officer and an Engineer under the Water Sustainability Act and complete required in-house Dam Safety Program training to gain the Dam Safety Officer designation and undertake and maintain Dam Safety Officer accountabilities and ongoing training to retain the designation.
• Must have the ability to operate a 4-wheel drive in all types of driving conditions, both on and off road.
• Willing and able to be available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and perform a variety of duties within the scope of the position’s regular responsibilities.
• Willing and able to represent the Ministry at public meetings and events.
• Willing and able to travel throughout the province and conduct 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.
• Willing and able to communicate directly with uncooperative stakeholders and negotiate requirements of work to be completed with high degree of tact, judgement and initiative.

For questions regarding this position, please contact bryan.robinson@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.
The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list for temporary or permanent positions may be established
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Professional Designation: YES – Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as currently registered as a Professional Engineer in another Canadian jurisdiction, and able to obtain registration in BC within 6 months of employment. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC . Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be 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 – A resume is required as part of your application, however, itmay notbe 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