Sto 24r

Posting Title- STO 24R - Contaminated Sites Officer- Position Classification- Scientific/Technical Off R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
- Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
- Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
- Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
- Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 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
- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually- Close Date- 5/19/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Env & Climate Change Strategy- Ministry Branch / Division- Authorizations and Remediation Branch / Site Remediation Program- Job Summary**Take the next step in your career**

The Contaminated Sites Officer is an experienced professional in the administration, investigation, and classification of contaminated sites in the province. The position provides essential administrative and technical support to Land Remediation Section professional staff especially the Site Risk Classification Unit, including the development and implementation of key administrative and technical guidance related to contaminated sites regulatory requirements and is responsible for screening, classification, and reclassification of high-risk sites across both the private sector and on crown land. The compliance and inspection work of the Contaminated Sites Officer is integral and essential to effective environmental land management within the province. The position also requires skills and expertise related to the technical review and evaluation of contaminated site investigations/characterization, remediation plans, and supporting waste discharge authorizations and site inspections.

The Site Risk Classification Officer/Site Identification Officer, Environmental Emergencies and Land Remediation Branch (EELRB), reports to the Section Head, Risk Classification, is responsible for screening, classification, and reclassification of high-risk sites across both the private sector and on crown land. This position requires significant project management skills overseeing and tracking as part of a team the intake of approximately 250 projects per year and oversight of specialized environmental consultants. Strong knowledge of contaminated sites is required including environmental protection legislation, investigative and remedial technology, and impacts of contamination on human health and the environment. The position acts as a support to Site Risk Classification Officers with the interpretation of complex scientific information that directly affects decision making and supports on-staff statutory decision makers (SDMs) respecting risk classification, compliance, and regulatory actions. This work is sensitive and complex due to the potential implications for responsible parties and the scientific, social, legal, political, and monetary factors that must be considered.

**Job Requirements**:
Education and Experience:

- Master's degree in science or applied science preferably in geosciences, agrology, engineering, environmental sciences, or biological sciences with one (1) year of related experience*; OR,
- University Degree in Science or applied science preferably in geosciences, agrology, engineering, environmental sciences, or biological sciences with two (2) years of related experience*; OR
- Diploma of Technology preferably in applied science with three (3) years of related experience*; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include:

- Experience working in contaminated sites investigation, remediation, or management.
- Experience providing advice, both written and verbal, to supervisors, management, clients, and the public.
- A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline as described above.
- A minimum or two (2) or more years of related experience working in contaminated site investigation, remediation, or management.
- Experience managing technically challenging projects.
- Experience in consultation and stakeholder engagement.

Willingness Statements
- This position requires you to have a valid FULL BC driver’s license (minimum class 5), or equivalent class driver’s license from another province or jurisdiction.
- Willingness to travel.

**About this Position**:
Currently there is 1 Permanent opportunity available.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
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