Posting Title: LSO OTHR 2 – Hydrologist
Position Classification: Licensed Sc Off Other 2
Union: PEA
Work Options: Hybrid
Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Sidney, BC V8L 1W3 CA
Sooke, BC V9Z 0M8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Salary Range: $67,931.58 – $86,624.56 annually
Close Date: 5/10/2023
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date:
Ministry/Organization: BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship
Ministry Branch / Division: Water Protection and Sustainability
Job Summary
Bring your commitment to excellence in resource management practices
The Hydrologist is a professional that specializes in surface water science and associated watershed interactions including groundwater. The position supports and conducts watershed science projects, provides sound scientific advice, prepares and manages contracts and other procurement actions, performs data analysis, drafts reports / presentations, and assists in the development of decision-support tools to inform water-resource / watershed management and other branch projects.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree in a related field (e.g., Physical Geography, Earth Science, or Environmental Science), or equivalent.
- Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a professional agrologist in the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists, or a professional forester with Forest Professionals BC, or as a professional geoscientist or professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Under-implementation of the position at an LSO1 level may be considered, provided an applicant is currently registered with a British Columbia professional association and is actively articling / in-training.
- Experience in surface water hydrology, hydrometrics (i.e., mid-section methods, salt dilution methods), and disturbance effects on watershed processes and resource management and planning in British Columbia.
- Experience working cooperatively with other government agencies, academia, and the public.
- Experience working on interdisciplinary team projects.
- Experience conducting watershed characterization studies (i.e., describing all, or in part, a watershed’s hydrologic, climatic and potential disturbance characteristics).
- Experience producing technical reports and summary presentations.
- Experience in compilation of hydrologic summary statistics and use of associated data analysis software packages (e.g., fasstr and other programs).
For questions regarding this position, please contact Robin.G.Pike@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position has field requirements of 1 to 2 days per week on Southern Vancouver Island.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week as per the Telework Agreement.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
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.
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.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be 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 at the bottom of the posting. A written assignment may be administered.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical
Additional Information: 
99230 LSO OTHER 2 Hydrologist
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