LSO 3 DPE - Hydrotechnical Engineer

Posting Title
LSO 3 DPE - Hydrotechnical Engineer

Position Classification
LSO 3 -Designated Profssnl Eng

Union
PEA

Work Options
Remote

Location
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Saanichton, BC V8M2A5 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
As of April 7, 2024, $77,718.46 - $103,695.05 annually, plus 6.5% recruitment and retention adjustment; plus $37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers.

Close Date
5/23/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Emerg Mgt, Climate Readiness

Ministry Branch / Division
Disaster Risk Management

Job Summary

Apply your expertise and passion for disaster risk reduction to this rewarding career opportunity

Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR) is the lead coordinating agency in the provincial government for all emergency management activities. EMCR works directly with First Nations, local authorities, provincial ministries and agencies, federal departments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and industry in all hazard mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The Hydrotechnical Engineer provides technical guidance for all phases of EMCR's mitigation and funding programs and applies professional advisory expertise regarding disaster risk reduction, including risk assessments, hazard modelling and risk mapping, mitigation planning, and structural/natural/non-structural mitigation measures. Activities focus on flood hazards (including coastal, riverine, steep creek and urban settings) and provides general support for risk reduction from all natural hazards (including geohazards, avalanche, seismic) and climate risks.

Job Requirements:
Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Applied Science, Science, Resource Management, Natural Sciences, a related professional field or equivalent with a minimum three (3) years of *related experience; OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Applied Science, Science, Resource Management, Natural Sciences, a related professional field or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of *related experience.
• Registered membership in good standing or *immediately eligibility for registration, as a fully licensed professional with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia.
  NOTE: *Immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable Canadian jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area. Confirmation of registration / eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

* Related experience must include all of the following:

• Progressive and varied experience in hydrotechnical applications and flood hazard management, including some or all of the following: flood risk assessment, hydraulic/hydrometric modelling, fluvial geomorphology, flood hazard and risk mapping, structural/natural flood mitigation engineering and non-structural mitigation practices.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with partners (such as First Nations, local governments, NGO's or federal/provincial government).
• Experience resolving complex problems that involve adaptation or deviation from existing policy.
• Experience analyzing complex information from multiple sources and making recommendations for new directions or policies, and preparing briefing documents, high level reports and decision notes.
• Experience in interpreting and applying a climate change/adaptation lens to technical or policy work.
• Experience with permitting requirements for flood-related critical infrastructure work.

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Experience in more than one (1) area of natural hazard or climate risk management (flooding, steep creek processes, geohazards, avalanche, seismic, wildfire, etc.).
• One (1) or more years of experience in policy development and/or implementation within a government context (e.g., First Nation, local government, Province, etc.).
• One (1) or more years of experience in emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery) or climate adaptation.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Britney.Irvine@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness offices:Kamloops, Nelson, Prince George, Saanichton, Smithers, Surrey, and Victoria.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Recruitment and Retention Adjustments .
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.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning anddevelopment. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks' annual paidleave entitlement.To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You .

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, 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.

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.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Scientific and Technical

Additional Information

Category

Government