LSO 3 DPE Area Engineer Amended

The Team
The Engineering Branch provides leadership and professional guidance in the delivery of the Ministrys Engineering Program. This is achieved through the development of policies and standards as well as by providing professional expertise to help ensure a safe provincial resource road network that balances industrial commercial and public use while considering available resources and minimizing environmental impacts. The Branch is divided into five groups: the Coast Area North Area South Area Standards and Policy and Finance and Management. The Branch is responsible for the development implementation and oversight of the Engineering Program by ensuring compliance with applicable legislation regulations government policies engineering standards agreements and operational plans while supporting provincial priorities and sound financial management.

The Role
This role provides seasoned professional engineering services in support of resource road bridge and related infrastructure programs. Reporting to an LSO 5 Designated Professional Engineer the Area Engineer delivers advanced design expertise authoritative technical judgement and guidance across planning design and implementation activities. The Area Engineer applies extensive experience to ensure public and worker safety regulatory compliance and high quality engineering solutions. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing complex designs advising program and project partners and stakeholders supporting provincial standards development and acting as the qualified registered professional responsible for engineering deliverables.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Registration (applications will be screened on the following):
Must be registered or immediately eligible for registration as a fully licensed Professional Engineer (.) 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.
Degree in Civil/Forest engineering or equivalent as recognized by EGBC.
Five (5) or more years of recent (within the last seven (7) years) related engineering experience in infrastructure planning design and/or construction projects.
Related engineering experience in project management of infrastructure planning design and/or construction projects.
Field experience monitoring engineering practices and contract compliance.
Valid BC Class 5 Drivers Licence (or equivalent) or ability to obtain one immediately.

Preference may be given to those with the following:
Five (5) or more years recent (within the last 7 years) engineering experience related to the Natural Resource Sector. Further preference may be given for more years of experience in this area.

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About this Position
Amendment (September 24): Posting Closing date extended to October 13th.
Currently there is 1 permanent full-time position available.
This position can be based out of Kamloops or Williams Lake.
Please refer to MyHR for more information aboutrecruitment and retention adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
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 in the above locations.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position but at a lower classification.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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How to Apply:

Your resume and/or cover letter 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 youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit theYour Job Applicationpage 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 (.) in BC 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 theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.