Posting Title

LSO GEO 3 - Mineral Assessment Geoscientist

Position Classification

Lic Sc Off (Geoscientist) 3

Union

PEA

Work Options

Remote

Location

Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
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
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range

$82,451.56 - $105,591.22 annually, with a 3% recruitment and retention adjustment*, plus $39.92 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers

Close Date

8/16/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Mining and Critical Minerals

Ministry Branch / Division

BC Geological Survey - Mines Competitiveness and Authorizations Division

Job Summary

The Role
As a Mineral Assessment Geoscientist, you will play a key role in managing British Columbia's collection of technical mineral exploration reports and ensuring submissions meet legislative requirements under the Mineral Tenure Act and related regulations. Working with industry clients, government partners, and colleagues across the Ministry, you will help make important geoscience information accessible, accurate, and available for future exploration activities, supporting informed decision-making and public service. This unique opportunity combines geoscience, technology, and data management, allowing you to contribute your expertise while working in an inclusive and collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions to British Columbia's mineral exploration sector.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Registered or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
• Bachelor's degree in Geology and at least 4 years' experience in mineral exploration-related geology or Master's Degree in Geology with 2 years' experience in mineral exploration-related geology.
• Experience in geological mapping, mineral exploration or mining in British Columbia.
• Experience supervising contractors and managing projects.
• Experience using GIS software (e.g., Manifold, ArcGIS, MapInfo, or QGIS).
• Experience with computer graphics, web applications and office productivity software (e.g. CorelDRAW, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Experience in publishing and presenting geoscientific results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in/with one or more of the following:

• Geology, geochemistry, mineral resources, mineral deposits, Quaternary geology, mineral exploration techniques and interpretation, and/or other related areas of expertise.
• The Mineral Tenure Act and Regulation.
• The geology, mineral deposits and mineral exploration in the Canadian Cordillera.
• Mineral industry clients and their geoscience information requirements.
• Professional scientific standards as applied to original research, analysis and publishing reports and maps.
• Publishing geoscience data and results in peer-reviewed journals and government literature.

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 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.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
Depending on the successful candidate's location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments*
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 standard questionnaire.

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. 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

Additional Information

REQ124449_Job Profile_LSO GEO 3 - Mineral Assessment Geoscientist