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Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Site C - Fort St. John)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Fort St. John Site C Constr Ofc

Employment type: Permanent Region: Northern Interior

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field

Annual salary: $ 86,000.00 - 92,600.00

What you'll do

- Prepares terms of reference, budget estimates, related analytical and other research reports for portions of fish- and

wildlife-related research programs and projects; determines project approach and objectives, parameters, costs and staff requirements and establishes priorities; reviews, evaluates and recommends selection of consultants and reviews their reports to determine technical acceptability.
- Prepares work plans, work schedules and implements portions of programs for mitigating and/or compensating for the

effects of recent and existing BC Hydro facilities and construction, operations and maintenance activities, on fish, wildlife, and other natural resources and systems; inspects, monitors and administers projects.
- Conducts field reviews and inspections of construction, operations, maintenance and waste management/pollution

prevention activities; monitors compliance with environmental permits and Hydro's best management practices; may provide technical direction to field personnel in sampling techniques; prepares and ensures that contingency and closure plans are valid; reviews documentation, terms of references, standards,



guidelines and summaries of requirements for technical content to ensure they comply with current environmental and safety legislation.
- Participates in environmental reviews of operating facilities to identify potential environmental impacts and associated

mitigation methods. Makes recommendations in accordance with established protocols related to the upgrading of facilities or mitigating the impacts of BC Hydro's operations.
- Communicates with administrative, engineering, regulatory, agencies, First Nations, public groups, program and technical

staff regarding the impact and ramifications on facilities and operations on a variety of natural resources; ensures that environmental issues, objectives and strategies are considered and incorporated into operational plans.
- Provides biological and/or scientific information at public meetings, license hearings, and to program or environmental

groups; develops and conducts training and presentation sessions as required; provides technical advice and instructions to field personnel in the event of emergency environmental problems.
- Is deployed to the field to respond to unforeseen environmental concerns by helping to direct mitigation by assigning tasks

to others.
- Provides technical direction and expert advice to area/program or cross-discipline staff at the technical committee level or

contractors involved in assigned projects.
- Performs some or all of the duties of the Natural Resource Specialist 1.
- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

- Completion of a Bachelor degree in Natural Resource or Environmental Studies with at least three (3) years of relevant

work experience or as an equivalent, completion of Technologist Diploma in Natural Resources or Environmental Studies with four (4) years of relevant work experience.




- Must be eligible for the Biologist in Training designation with the College of Applied Biology.
- Valid BC Driver’s License required.

What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits. Driver's License Type = Class 5

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

- A condition of employment is to maintain your Class 5 driver's license in good standing.
- This is a Full-Time Temporary (FTT) MoveUP Group 10 position with a term ending in December 2027.
- Please note, the successful candidate on this opportunity will perform Site C environmental duties in support of Site C

work construction work in Fort St. John.
- Please note in regards to being eligible for membership with the College of Applied Biology we are also willing to consider

those that are qualified/eligible with another Professional Association.
- Spends approximately 60 to 70% of time in the field. Exposed to all types of weather conditions at work sites that may be

remote. Approximately 10% of time is spent in a vehicle. Regular exposure to river and lake conditions when performing field work may be required. May be required to operate -4x4 trucks on rough access roads. Field duties require climbs or walks on uneven, steep and/or rough terrain in all weathers.
- This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 12%.

Remote

Incentives are paid bi-weekly to Full time Regular

employees working in eligible remote locations.
- This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit.

The Extended Health Care Medical

Travel

Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time Temporary employees who are permanently working in eligible remote locations.
- Location : Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 1X7

Date Posted: 2026-08-07 Closing Date: 2026-08-21

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📌 Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Site C - Fort St. John)
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