Posting Title

STO-RE 24R - Natural Resource Officer Detective - Coast Area

Position Classification

Scientific/Tech Off R24 - Res

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range

$80,703.86 - $91,936.08 annually

Close Date

9/11/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Min of Environment & Parks

Ministry Branch / Division

Natural Resource Officer Service / BC Compliance and Enforcement Agency

Job Summary

The Role:
As a Natural Resource Officer Detective, you will lead high-impact investigations into complex natural resource and environmental offences that can have significant consequences for public safety, ecosystems, and regulatory compliance. This role combines investigative leadership, strategic decision-making, and advanced evidence-gathering to support enforcement actions that stand up to legal scrutiny. Working alongside law enforcement partners, legal counsel, and regulatory experts, you will drive complex files from initial assessment through to court proceedings and administrative hearings. This position provides the opportunity to lead some of the province's most complex compliance and enforcement investigations while contributing to the effective and accountable enforcement of natural resource legislation. For more information, check out the following link: Natural Resource Officer Service.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree, diploma or certification in a related discipline such as administrative law, investigation and enforcement, resource management, or criminology. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience leading complex investigations that resulted in an Administrative or Judicial Hearing (ie. Report to Crown Counsel).
• Demonstrated experience gathering and analyzing documents, storing and preserving evidence obtained in a manner acceptable to criminal court proceedings.
• Experience maintaining positive relationships with internal/external partners, stakeholders, and other agencies fundamental to your and the program's success.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence, or equivalent.

Provisos:

• Will be required to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing to travel and be deployed around the province.

About this Position:
This competition is to establish an eligibility list to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the following NROS Coast Area locations: Campbell River, Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Squamish, Victoria.
This position has full time on-site and field-based requirements.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.

For NRO Detective opportunities in other Areas, check out the following (you must apply separately to each Area of interest):

• North Area: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/125271
• Interior Area: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/125272
• South Area: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/125273

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.

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

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

Additional Information

REQ 125274_Job Profile_STO-RE 24R - NRO Detective - Coast Area