CNSV O 24R - Conservation Officer - Provincial Operations - (125691) Posting Title Conservation Officer R24 Union GEU Work Options On-Site Location 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 CA

Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 CA

Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA

Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA

Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA

Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA

Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA

Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA

Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA

Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8Y9 CA

Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA

Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA

Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA

Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA Salary Range $80,703.86 - $91,936.08 annually Close Date 10/6/2026 Job Type Regular Full Time Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Min of Environment & Parks Ministry Branch / Division BC Conservation Officer Service Job Summary The Team: The BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) is a dedicated and knowledgeable team of conservation officers stationed in communities across the province. For over 120 years, the BCCOS has worked to protect the province’s natural resources, workplace, and be a public safety provider. Its mission is to enforce resource laws and manage human-wildlife conflict response and prevention through compliance, education, investigations, and enforcement actions.

BCCOS operates three branches: Provincial Operations (uniformed officers), Provincial Investigations (plainclothes), and Headquarters (governance and training). This competition is intended to recruit both experienced law enforcement officers wanting to join the BCCOS, as well as qualified new recruits who will attend the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy 2027 delivery.

The Role: As a Conservation Officer with the BCCOS, you are entrusted with enforcing 33 federal and provincial statutes to protect the public across British Columbia.

Holding Special Provincial Constable

Status under the Police Act, you are on the frontline of environmental law enforcement,



conducting a variety of investigations each year in collaboration with multiple agencies. This is a diverse and demanding role with each day presenting new and exciting challenges. Your work will have a direct impact on the safety and well-being of citizens and the environment as you safeguard BC’s natural resources.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements:

- Completion of a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in natural resource law enforcement, combined with relevant work experience directly related to the position; or - Previous successful completion of the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy (WCLEA); or - Previous work experience as an armed law enforcement officer.
- An equivalent combination of education and law enforcement experience may be considered.

Willingness

Statements -- Applicants Must:

- Hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
- Have successfully completed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course.
- Have successfully completed the BC Conservation Outdoor Recreation and Education Course (CORE) or Provincial equivalent.
- Have successfully completed and possess current Intermediate First Aid with Transport Endorsement or equivalent training.
- Hold a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification.
- Be fully operational and able to carry out the duties of an armed Conservation Officer. For questions regarding this position, please contact BCCOS Staff Development, Training and Recruitment at [email protected] .

About this Position:



This posting is to establish an eligibility list for permanent vacancies with the BC Conservation Officer Service in multiple locations across the province. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and is not a complete list. Successful applicants will receive notification of their first geographical Point of Assembly (POA) before commencing the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy.

Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Enhanced Security

Screening will be required.

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 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 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. Join the BC Public Service, a Canada’s Top 100 Employers award winner that offers diverse career opportunities in more than 200 occupations across 280 communities throughout British Columbia.

You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful work that supports your professional growth. Build your career in beautiful British Columbia.

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Communications, Compliance and Enforcement, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics

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