Role overview

Description

The Team

The Mineral Resource Information Team is an established and collaborative group within the British Columbia Geological Survey that plays a key role in managing and sharing the province’s mineral resource information. Made up of five geoscience professionals with diverse expertise, the team works closely with geoscientists, geologists, geomatics specialists, and partners across government to support informed decision-making, responsible resource management, and public access to accurate, up-to-date information. We value different perspectives and experiences and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where team members support one another while delivering public service to industry, government, Indigenous Peoples, and communities across British Columbia.

The Role

As a Mineral Assessment Geoscientist, you will play a key role in managing British Columbia’s collection of technical mineral exploration reports and ensuring submissions meet legislative requirements under the Mineral Tenure Act and related regulations. Working with industry clients, government partners, and colleagues across the Ministry, you will help make important geoscience information accessible, accurate, and available for future exploration activities, supporting informed decision-making and public service. This unique opportunity combines geoscience, technology, and data management, allowing you to contribute your expertise while working in an inclusive and collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions to British Columbia’s mineral exploration sector.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

Registered or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Geology and at least 4 years’ experience in mineral exploration-related geology or Master’s Degree in Geology with 2 years’ experience in mineral exploration-related geology.
Experience in geological mapping, mineral exploration or mining in British Columbia.
Experience supervising contractors and managing projects.
Experience using GIS software (e.g., Manifold, ArcGIS, MapInfo, or QGIS).
Experience with computer graphics, web applications and office productivity software (e.g. CorelDRAW, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, etc.).
Experience in publishing and presenting geoscientific results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in/with one or more of the following:

Geology, geochemistry, mineral resources, mineral deposits, Quaternary geology, mineral exploration techniques and interpretation, and/or other related areas of expertise.
The Mineral Tenure Act and Regulation.
The geology, mineral deposits and mineral exploration in the Canadian Cordillera.
Mineral industry clients and their geoscience information requirements.
Professional scientific standards as applied to original research, analysis and publishing reports and maps.
Publishing geoscience data and results in peer-reviewed journals and government literature.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jessica.Norris@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement.

This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments*

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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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.

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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 you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) 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: YES– A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire.

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 the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.