Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals

Victoria (Hybrid)

There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available. Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

Mineral Potential Geoscientist

$84,925.09 - $108,758.98 annually, which includes a 3% recruitment and retention adjustment The British Columbia Geological Survey (BCGS) generates and delivers the geoscience intelligence that underpins mineral exploration and resource development across the province. Combining scientific expertise, cutting-edge data and high-impact publications, the team produces critical information relied upon by government, industry, researchers and communities. Their work helps ensure British Columbia remains a leading destination for responsible mineral exploration and mining.

Where geoscience meets data science, the Mineral Potential Geoscientist uses advanced analytics, predictive techniques, and geological expertise to assess British Columbia’s mineral potential and support informed land-use and resource decisions. The work influences exploration strategies, government planning, and investment decisions while contributing to the development of cutting-edge geoscience tools, databases, and resource assessments used across the province.





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.

Qualifications for this role include:

- A Master of Science Degree in Geoscience and three (3) years of relevant industry, academic or government science experience, or a Bachelor of Science Degree with at least five (5) years of industry, academic, or government science experience.
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in numeric analyses, statistic, modelling and other advanced computation.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience with mineral potential assessment methods and data requirements.
- Experience using GIS tools such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or FME, spatial database systems such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server spatial, or Oracle spatial.
- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

For more information, a complete list of qualifications and to apply online by August 7th, 2026, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/124439

📌 Mineral Potential Geoscientist (Victoria)
🏢 BC Public Service
📍 Victoria