Description The Team At the Crown Contaminated Sites Program, you'll join a high-performing, collaborative team of scientists and engineers dedicated to addressing high-risk contaminated sites. This established team, consisting of seven licensed professionals, a Crown land technologist, and a program manager, is passionate about protecting human health and the environment. You’ll work closely with environmental consulting firms, local First Nations, regulators, and other ministries, ensuring diverse perspectives and expertise contribute to meaningful progress in contamination remediation. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion ensures all team members feel valued and empowered to make a difference. The Role In this role, you'll manage complex contracts and projects for multiple contaminated sites, contributing directly to protecting human health and the environment. Your days will involve collaborating with experts, First Nations, and regulators, preparing requests for services, reviewing reports and site liabilities, and making risk-based decisions grounded in science. With occasional fieldwork, you’ll gain hands-on experience at sites across the province. This opportunity offers exciting challenges associated with addressing sites in a portfolio of prioritized sites that includes award-winning projects like the Britannia Mine and the Atlin-Ruffner Mine remediation projects. You will join a supportive, engaged team committed to meaningful environmental impact. Qualifications: Master of Science degree in engineering, geoscience or agrology and three (3) years related experience; OR Bachelors degree in engineering, geoscience or agrology and five (5) years related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Full registration, or eligibility for full registration (within 6 months), with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC) or the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). Must possess and maintain a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent. Related experience must include: Professional experience generally obtained post-registration, ideally in both private and public practice, as a Professional Engineer, Geoscientist or Agrologist in the area of contaminated site investigation, remediation and management. Experience with managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, following accepted project management techniques. Experience with issues management, negotiation, and strategic problem solving, and providing expertise, and advice in the implementation of solutions to industry clients, internal staff, other agencies, and management. Experience providing advice, both written and verbal, to senior management. Preference may be given to applicants with the following: Seven (7) years or more related experience. Contract management experience. Experience in a range of indigenous and stakeholder management, issues management and communications. Willingness Statements Must be willing and able to work in adverse outdoor conditions and terrain. Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC. Provisos May be required to work under tight deadlines on sensitive or confidential issues. Travel is required, including travelling to sites over difficult terrain. Field work may require, at times, travel by boat or helicopter. Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the Ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position). For questions regarding this position, please contact Heather.Johnstonegov.bc.ca About this Position: Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. This is a Temporary Appointment / Auxiliary position until July 25, 2025 This position may become permanent An eligibility list for temporary positions may be established Position is available in Surrey or Victoria A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. 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. We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process. The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews. 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 and development. 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 paid leave 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. 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. Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) with BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) or able to transfer a current membership to EGBC or BCIA within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is 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. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. 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.