LSO 3 DPE - Area Engineer

Posting Title
LSO 3 DPE - Area Engineer

Position Classification
LSO 3 -Designated Profssnl Eng

Union
PEA

Work Options
On-Site

Location
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$77,718.46 - $103,695.05 annually, plus 6.5% recruitment and retention adjustment.

Close Date
1/15/2025

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
Engineering Branch, Irod

Job Summary

The Team
The Engineering Branch is a collaborative and diverse team dedicated to ensuring a safe and sustainable provincial resource road network. Our team is made up of engineering and forestry professionals across three operational groups-Coast, North, and South Areas-along with Standards and Policy, and Finance and Management groups. Together, we balance industrial, commercial, and public road use with environmental stewardship, offering opportunities to work on a variety of impactful projects in a supportive and flexible environment.

The Role
The Area Engineer provides design and engineering services and applies expertise to ensure safe and sustainable infrastructure, with a focus on bridges and roads within the Natural Resource Sector. This position emphasizes independent judgment and decision-making, allowing you to make a tangible impact while contributing to an inclusive and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and innovative solutions.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Civil/Forest engineering or equivalent as recognized by the relevant association.
• Must be registered, or immediately* eligible for registration as a fully licensed Professional Engineer with Engineers & Geoscientists of BC.
  *Immediately means you are currently a fully licensed registered Professional Engineer member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to EGBC.*
• Valid Class 5 B.C driver's licence or ability to obtain one immediately.
• 5 years of recent (within the last 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.

Preference may be given to those applicants with the following:

• Five (5) 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.

Provisos / Willingness statements

• Must be willing and able to work in adverse outdoor conditions and terrain.
• Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Colton.Polsom@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more . Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as currently registered as a Professional Engineer in another Canadian jurisdiction, and able to obtain registration in BC within 6 months of employment. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC . Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be 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.

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Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical

Additional Information