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Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation (Ministry) is responsible for British Columbia’s (B.C.) electricity, alternative energy, oil, natural gas and related infrastructure, and the province’s mining and mineral exploration sectors.

The Manager, Economic Geology and Geochemistry leads a team of geoscientists undertaking studies of economic geology and critical minerals in British Columbia, being recognized as a provincial technical authority. The position requires management, supervision and mentoring of BCGS colleagues, and active collaboration with external geoscientists, universities, government agencies, companies, and prospectors.

Contribution to the broader geoscience community is an expectation of the Manager, Economic Geology and Geochemistry and their team, through publication of BCGS and external papers, review of journal manuscripts, participation in professional organizations, and delivering scientific lectures.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of a Masters’ degree in Geology or related subject from a university of recognized standing.
• Registered or immediately eligible* for registration (within 6 months of employment) as a fully qualified Professional Geoscientist with the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC;
  • Note: Immediately eligible is defined as being registered as a Professional Geoscientist in another Canadian jurisdiction, and able to transfer that membership to the EGBC within 6 months of employment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their qualifications reviewed by the appropriate body to ensure they have the necessary requirements for registration.
• Minimum of fifteen years relevant professional experience in economic geology, geological mapping, mineral exploration, or mining geology; including at least 3 years of experience in BC or Yukon.
• Demonstrated expertise with minerals systems and deposits relevant to BC.
• Demonstrated experience of project and staff management, including supervision of colleagues and financial management.
• Experience working with a broad range of computer software such as MS Office, GIS, graphics packages and databases to produce geological and/or mineral maps and reports.
• Experience giving presentations at conferences or technical meetings.
• Demonstrated experience of preparing and publishing papers, articles, and reports, including in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in the compilation, evaluation, synthesis, and interpretation of various strands of data including geological, geochemical, geochronological and/or geophysical.

Provisos:

• Willingness to travel and spend multiple weeks away from home each year, including in remote and challenging field locations.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license or equivalent.
• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry.

For questions regarding this position, please contact jenny.bouletmarshall@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

Position is in Victoria.

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.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Geologist 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. 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: 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 basis questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements

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.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.