Posting Title

LSO OTHR 4A - Senior Contaminated Sites Officer

Position Classification

Licensed Sc Off Other 4

Union

PEA

Work Options

Remote

Location

Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 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
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 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

$88,317.71 - $112,919.45 annually

Close Date

9/16/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Min of Environment & Parks

Ministry Branch / Division

Site Remediation Program, Authorizations and Remediation Branch

Job Summary

The Team:
The Site Remediation Program is responsible for regulating the identification, investigation, and remediation of contaminated sites across British Columbia. The team works closely with environmental professionals, industry, Indigenous communities, local governments, and the public to ensure contaminated lands are managed in a manner that protects both people and the environment. This work contributes directly to sustainable development and long-term environmental outcomes across the province.

The Role:
The Senior Contaminated Sites Officer brings advanced hydrogeological expertise to the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites across British Columbia. Responsible for leading complex technical reviews, providing authoritative regulatory advice, and serving as a statutory decision maker under the Environmental Management Act, the role influences outcomes that protect human health and the environment. Beyond individual files, this position helps shape provincial legislation, policy, guidance, and best practices within the Site Remediation Program.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Geosciences, or Hydrogeology AND a minimum of seven (7) years of directly related experience; OR
• Master's Degree or higher in Engineering, Geosciences, or Hydrogeology AND a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience.

Directly related experience, generally obtained post-registration, ideally in both private and public practice, as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist in the area of contaminated site investigation, remediation and management AND must include:

• Experience in contaminated sites.
• Experience in the review and/or audit of other professionals' written technical work.
• Experience with the Environmental Management Act, Contaminated Sites Regulation and/or other related environmental statutes and regulations.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or 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.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• At least ten (10) years of directly related experience obtained post-registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist.
• Experience working effectively, respectfully and knowledgeably with different levels of government and Indigenous communities.
• Experience in contaminated sites in British Columbia.
• Experience in contaminant hydrogeology including inorganic geochemistry and acid rock drainage.
• Experience in the mining industry and mining practices.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in any office for the Ministry of Environment and Parks. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Depending on the successful candidate's location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia 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.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

How to Apply:
Your resume 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 Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or 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: 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 job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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

Compliance and Enforcement, Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical

Additional Information

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