STO-RE 24R - Recovery Analyst

Posting Title
STO-RE 24R - Recovery Analyst

Position Classification
Scientific/Tech Off R24 - Res

Union
GEU

Work Options

Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA
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 (Primary)
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range
$76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually, plus $37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers.

Close Date
5/21/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

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

Ministry Branch / Division
Environmental Emergency Branch

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity to contribute to BC's Environmental Emergency Branch

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy's environmental emergency mandate is to plan for, coordinate, implement and manage a program to protect human health, the environment and infrastructure in the event of an environmental emergency or disaster. The province receives between 4,000 - 5,000 spill calls a year through the provincial spill reporting hotline and the Environmental Emergency Branch helps to meet this mandate by developing and implementing tools to prepare for, respond to, and recover from spills of harmful substances.

To act as a subject matter resource for the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy's Environmental Emergency Branch (EEB), and provide biological, chemical and other environmental impact assessment (EIA) support to legislated and other statutory decision makers during environmental emergencies. This position is responsible for implementing requirements of spillers to conduct environmental recovery operations following hazardous material spills and oversees the design, implementation and assessment of environmental monitoring programs for EIA studies. Other responsibilities include the development of site-specific recovery strategies where appropriate, provides EEB with impact assessment support for recovery and enforcement activities under the Environmental Management Act, maintains knowledge of current research in the field and coordinates response strategies with program staff. This position also involves monitoring and sampling activities during an environmental incident in cooperation with other provincial, federal and local government agencies. The position may represent the Ministry, working with all levels of government, First Nations, industry, land users, members of the public and the media, to lead education and awareness and promote the EEB's recovery mandate.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in the environmental science field (e.g. chemistry, biology, toxicology, environmental sciences).
• Minimum one year of experience interpreting and applying environmental management legislation and policy.
• Minimum one year of experience leading and/or conducting environmental sampling and monitoring.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Master's Degree (or higher) in the environmental science field (e.g. chemistry, biology, toxicology, environmental sciences).
• Experience working under the Environmental Management Act (or comparable act in another jurisdiction).
• Experience developing, implementing and/or providing regulatory oversight or analyzing remediation and/or restoration plans.
• Experience conducting terrestrial, aquatic and/or marine environmental impact assessments and making recommendations.
• Registered Professional Biologist designation.
• Self-identify as Indigenous.

Provisos /Willingness statements:

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence or equivalent.
• Meet safety standards of WorkSafe BC.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment.
• Required to take in-house and certification training to perform tasks required in some roles of Emergency Management activities.
• May be required to fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary).
• May be required to work extended/long hours including weekends.
• May be required to travel and overnight in remote locations.
• May be required to support incident response in the Department Operations Centre, Provincial Regional EmergencyOperations Centreor similar.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Karen.Moores@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This is for one (1) permanent opportunity and one (1) temporary opportunity until October 3, 2025
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 for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
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 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 list above.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology;

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.

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