Job Description

Posting Title
STO-RE 21R - Natural Resource Officer
Position Classification
Scientific/Tech Off R21 - Res
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA

Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA

Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA

Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA

Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA

Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA

Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA

Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA

Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA

Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 CA

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA

Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA

Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA

Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA

Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range
$69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually
Close Date
10/24/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
Natural Resource Officer Service
Job Summary

The Team:

The Ministry of Forests' Natural Resource Officer Service (NROS) delivers a full range of compliance and enforcement activities, including education, promotion and compliance with regulatory requirements and conducting major environmental investigations. The NROS supports the management and delivery of compliance and enforcement activities in a manner that is timely, appropriate and consistent with the mandate of the Ministry.

The Role:

The role of the Natural Resource Officer (NRO) involves conducting inspections, compliance testing, and investigations to ensure adherence to legislation, regulations, or licence conditions. This includes identifying non-compliance, imposing fines, or recommending further sanctions when necessary. The NRO also requires gathering evidence in preparation for quasi-judicial or criminal court proceedings. Your work will help to directly protect the land, water, forests, and cultural resources of British Columbia, ensuring the public's interest in the management of these diverse natural resources. This role offers a unique and varied work environment where no two days are alike, providing opportunities to engage in public education, compliance inspections, and enforcement actions across the province. For more information, check out the following link: Natural Resource Officer Service.

How to Apply:

For specific locations, and to apply, please click on the links provided below.


Please note: you must apply to each Area of interest by the posting close date identified in the posting. Your application will not be automatically considered for (or provided to) all Areas.


North Area: Requisition 121282

Interior Area: Requisition 121283

South Area: Requisition 121284

Coast Area: Requisition 121285



Job Category
Communications, Compliance and Enforcement, Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical
How to apply to this job
Please click on the links provided above to view each job posting and follow the specific application instructions contained within each posting.


In order to be considered for these opportunities, you must apply using the BC Public Service Recruitment System by submitting a separate application to each job posting as per the links provided above.