Job Description

Posting Title
LSO 3 DPE - Dam Safety Engineer
Position Classification
LSO 3 -Designated Profssnl Eng
Union
PEA
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA

Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA

Salary Range
$77,718.46 - $103,695.05 annually, plus a 6.5% Recruitment and Retention Adjustment*
Close Date
1/16/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship
Ministry Branch / Division
Resource Stewardship Division
Job Summary

The Team

Stewardship Operations is part of Resource Stewardship Division within the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. Resource Stewardship Division owns, and is responsible for, water licenses associated with dam infrastructure on a variety of lakes. These dams support fisheries values in addition to public safety and water conservation benefits.

The Role

This position provides and applies professional expertise regarding dam management, including safety and engineering, for Resource Stewardship Division. This position will manage high profile provincial assets that require a Designated Professional engineer to meet legislation and contribute to the sustainable management of Provincial fish populations and ecological values.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

Degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering or equivalent as recognized by Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed professional in British Columbia with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC. + Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to immediately transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to EGBC within six (6) months of employment. If you are not currently registered, advise how you have confirmed with EGBC you are immediately eligible. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be confirmed.
Related experience in project management of infrastructure planning, design. Experience monitoring work of contracted resources




Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/proviso requirements.



For questions regarding this position, please contact Ken.Walburger@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Currently there is 1 permanent opportunity available.

Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to two days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and temporary 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 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 Metis) 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.



Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more. Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken as taken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top of four (4) weeks annual leave.

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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Professional Designation: YES -

Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).

Note:

immediately eligible for registration is defined as currently registered as a Professional Engineer in another Canadian jurisdiction, and able to obtain registration in BC within 6 months of employment. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the EGBC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

Cover Letter: NO -

Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.



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, Scientific and Technical