Lso Geo 3

Posting Title- LSO GEO 3 - Regional Hydrogeologist- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Other 3- Union- PEA- Location- Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $70,683.48-$89,678.84- Close Date- 4/6/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- West Coast Region/Resource Management- Job Summary**Regional Hydrogeologist**
**Licensed Science Officer (Other) 3**

Lesser qualified applicants may be considered.

There is currently 1 permanent opportunity available.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and / or temporary opportunities.
This position is located in Nanaimo but may be performed in other approved locations in the West Coast Region. For specific information about a location, applicants must contact the Hiring Manager to confirm if working from that location could be considered.

**Bring your operational expertise to this unique opportunity**

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

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.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

**Job Requirements**:

- Degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Science), or equivalent as accepted by the appropriate professional association and 5 years related work experience.
- Registration or eligible for immediate registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
- (Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a professional in another Canadian jurisdiction and able to transfer that membership to a BC professional association within 6 months of employment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their qualifications reviewed by the appropriate body to ensure they have the necessary requirements for registration.)_
- Experience or specialized training in quantitative hydrogeology.
- Experience conducting groundwater investigations, including aquifer and well characterization, testing assessment and monitoring.
- Experience writing technical reports.
- Experience analysing and interpreting hydrogeological data.
- Experience developing technical solutions, guidelines and standards for aquifer characterization.
- Experience leading or coordinating interdisciplinary projects.
- Experience in any of the above working in British Columbia.
- Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous groups.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Experience managing contracts and supervising contractors.
- Experience with the Water Sustainability Act and Groundwater Protection Regulation
- Experience using GIS platforms and/or databases.

**Provisos**
- Willing to conduct field work.
- A valid BC Driver’s license is required.
- Willing to travel for meetings if 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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.**

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
**Professional Designation: YES**:
**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 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 (COMPREHENSIVE)**:

- You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you 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. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

- Job Category- Natural Resource Sector