LSO 3 DPE - Area Engineer – Closing date extended - (125044)
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Posting Title

Position Classification

LSO 3 -Designated Profssnl Eng

Union

PEA

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$80,050.06 - $106,805.94 annually, plus a 6.5% Recruitment and Retention Adjustment*

Close Date

9/14/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division

Engineering Branch, Provincial Operations Division

Job Summary

The Team
The Engineering Branch provides leadership and professional guidance to ensure a safe and sustainable provincial resource road network through policy development and technical expertise. The Branch is organized into Coast, North, and South operational groups, along with Standards and Policy, and Finance and Management teams. It collaborates closely with engineering staff across the Ministry of Forests, supporting the delivery of construction, deactivation, and other infrastructure projects. With a strong team of engineering and forestry professionals, the Branch offers a supportive and flexible workplace for staff to contribute their expertise on diverse and impactful projects.

The Role
The Area Engineer provides design and engineering services and applies expertise to ensure safe and sustainable infrastructure, with a focus on bridges and roads within the Natural Resource Sector. This position emphasizes independent judgement and decision-making, allowing you to make a tangible impact while contributing to an inclusive and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and innovative solutions.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)



with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

Degree in Civil/Forest engineering or equivalent as recognized by EGBC.

Five (5) or more years of recent (within the last seven (7) years), related engineering experience in infrastructure planning, design and/or construction projects.

Related engineering experience in project management of infrastructure planning, design and/or construction projects.

Field experience monitoring engineering practices and contract compliance.

Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent) or ability to obtain one immediately.

Preference may be given to those with the following:

Five (5) or more years recent (within the last 7 years) engineering experience related to the Natural Resource Sector. Further preference may be given for more years of experience in this area.

Must be willing and able to work in adverse outdoor conditions and terrain.

About this Position:
Amendment August 20, 2026: Posting closing date extended to September 14, 2026.
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Prince George.
This position has full time in office requirements.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
Please refer to MyHR for more information aboutrecruitment and retention adjustments .
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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 adiverse 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.

TheIndigenous 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.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. On top of the base salary, regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitle to an allowance to cover professional fees, a 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), and start off with 4 weeks of annual paid vacation. For more information, visitWhat the BC Public Service Offers .

Prince George is the largest city in northern British Columbia, and boasts a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment, including the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. Prince George is also located next to several provincial parks, which provide camping and boating amenities.

Job Category

Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical

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