Posting Title PS INT PRO - Public Service Intern - PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN, ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR Position Classification Public Service Internship Prog Union GEU Work Options Hybrid Location Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA

Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA

Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA

Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA

Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA

Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA

Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range $62,609.62 annually Close Date 9/24/2026 Job Type Temporary (Internship) Temporary End Date 8/27/2027 Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship Ministry Branch / Division Foundational Information and Technology Branch / Reconciliation, Land, Policy and Data Division Job Summary The Team The GeoBC Atlas Team provides essential base mapping data for government, industry, academia, and the public. Our work includes geographic information such as imagery, elevation, roads, bodies of water, cadastral and administrative boundaries—data that forms the geographic foundation for many government applications, reports, and maps.

Our data supports spatial analysis and decision-making across British Columbia. We are an established team of 20 geospatial specialists with diverse skills, backgrounds, and interests who collaborate on a variety of spatial data projects.

The Role

As a Public Service Intern, Engagement Coordinator, you will play an significant role in building and strengthening relationships between GeoBC, First Nations, local governments, and other community partners. A key responsibility will be to liaise with First Nations and local government agencies to support Data Sharing and Licensing Agreements. You will help coordinate relationships through in-person and virtual meetings, follow-up activities, relationship management, and clear documentation of discussions and outcomes.

You will also support the organization and management of important agreements and legal records.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

- 2-year diploma, undergraduate or graduate degree in communications, business,



geography, or a related field, received within the last 12-months from a recognized, Canadian post-secondary institution.

Related Experience may include
- Experience coordinating engagement processes and managing communications records.
- Emergency services work, including volunteer or paid work as a First Responder or in another emergency response field (e.g. police, ambulance, fire, emergency dispatch, etc.).
- Experience working in and around Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ArcGIS.
- Experience working directly with or for First Nations on collaborative projects involving a communication component.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position:

This position can be based in any Water, Land, Resource Stewardship office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established for similar opportunities.

Learn more about the Public Service Internship Program – Province of British Columbia.

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 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.

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.

The Indigenous 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.

How to Apply:

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category Natural Resource Sector

📌 PS INT PRO - Public Service Intern - PUBLIC SERVICE INTERN, ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR (Cranbrook)
🏢 BC Public Service
📍 Cranbrook