Office Location: Fort St John Salary: $83,312.49 – $94,991.51 – Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week. An additional 10.75% Job Family Market Multiplier will be added to the posted salary. An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.

The Environmental Management

Specialist (Specialist) supports the BCER’s role respecting protection of the environment by conducting work related to the management of environmental values for air, land, soil, water, wildlife, and/or aquatic habitat. The Specialist’s work includes consideration of cumulative effects and restoration, in the context of the BCER’s regulatory mandate. The Specialist will conduct data synthesis or interpretation, support research and data collection, develop and deliver communications, conduct field activities, and support the development of internal procedures and technical guidance documentation.

The Specialist will work in a learning workplace to build technical skills in topic areas related to assigned work or to meet professional development needs. As a Environmental Management Specialist focused on biology, you will support BCER subject matter experts with application reviews for Energy Resource Activities Act and Wildlife Act permits, on-going implementation of the Ecologically Suitable Species Guideline, legacy well site investigations, and habitat assessments. Vice President, Environmental & Subsurface Resource Management Director, Environmental Stewardship / Manager, Environmental Support Environmental Management Specialist Conduct tabulation, synthesis, or interpretation of environmental data, published research and reports, or other information for the purposes of informing a variety of environmental management aspects.

Prepare presentation material for various audiences including Indigenous Groups and community groups, and for internal purposes. Support the Responsible Stewardship branch subject matter experts on a variety of environmental topic areas. Lead and collaborate on specific environmental projects or initiatives as prioritized by the Supervisor.

Participate in and prepare materials for engagement activities, working groups, and meetings. Assume various program related responsibilities such as project tracking, documentation tracking, or other administrative tasks as requested by the Supervisor. Self-educate, conduct literature review,



and present summaries on various environmental topic areas.

Conduct field work from time to time in Northeast BC or elsewhere in the province to support environmental reviews, environmental data collection or research initiatives, or special projects. Manage contracts related to BCER’s environmental initiatives as required. Participate in topical training opportunities as required by the BCER and to support individual professional development needs.

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field, such as Biology, Chemistry, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Environmental Protection, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, and a minimum of three years of recent, related experience; A technical diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field, such as Biology, Chemistry, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Environmental Protection, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, and a minimum of five years of recent, related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience may be considered. Preference may be given to candidates registered (or qualified for registration) as a professional in training with one of the following professional organizations:Demonstrated experience in the application of environmental management legislation in a natural resource sector regulatory context.

Demonstrated experience working with technical aspects of at least one environmental discipline. Demonstrated knowledge of applicable environmental quality standards and guidelines respecting one or more environmental values (air, land, water, wildlife, etc.). Demonstrated experience working with environmental data management, interpretation, and reporting.

Demonstrated experience presenting and explaining complex technical information to diverse audiences. Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous groups or community groups regarding environmental questions and concerns is preferred.



Demonstrated knowledge of environmental mitigations and mitigation planning.

It involves utilizing multiple forms of communication channels and techniques, such as verbal and written communication, active listening, and nonverbal cues, to ensure a message is understood and received as intended. The BCER is a Crown agency with a mandate to ensure energy resource activities are undertaken in a manner that: protects public safety and the environment, supports reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the transition to low-carbon energy, conserves energy resources and fosters a sound economy and social well-being. As a cost recoverable, values driven organization, we prioritize safety, stewardship and Indigenous interests throughout the full project lifecycle – from exploration to reclamation – and support the transition to clean energy.

The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, honouring the Provincial commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Through fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, the BCER delivers on Government’s priorities. Through continuous improvement and development, the BCER is agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which we operate.

We are diverse and inclusive, with transparency, innovation, and integrity as foundation of our respectful culture. The BCER operates under a Hybrid Office Model whereby employees work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location in order to support our mandate (eligibility may vary, depending on position). We acknowledge and respect the many First Nations, each with unique cultures, languages, legal traditions and relationships to the land and water, on whose territories the British Columbia Energy Regulator's work spans.

The Environmental & Subsurface Resource Management department ensures that professional, technical, and scientific expertise informs the fulfillment of our regulatory responsibilities—protecting the environment, ensuring public safety, and conserving energy resources – while advancing our reconciliation commitments and, overall, continuing to build public trust.

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