LSO OTHR 3 - Senior Flood Safety Specialist

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Castlegar; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible work options

Job summary

British Columbia Public Service Careers in Castlegar, BC, is seeking a Senior Flood Safety Specialist to lead flood hazard management initiatives and collaborate with communities, diking authorities and First Nations to strengthen preparedness and mitigation efforts.

This temporary, full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree in natural resource management and 3+ years’ related experience, plus eligibility for BC professional association registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management or related field plus 3+ years’ related experience.
• Equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Registered, or eligible within 6 months, for BC professional association.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and senior technical expertise on provincial flood hazard initiatives.
• Work with communities, diking authorities and other ministries on planning actions.
• Review applications and support oversight of the Dike Maintenance Act.
• Contribute to flood risk reduction projects across the province.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Hydrology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resource management or related field

Registration with BC professional association or eligibility

Job description

LSO OTHR 3 - Senior Flood Safety Specialist - (126074)

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Posting Title

LSO OTHR 3 - Senior Flood Safety Specialist

Position Classification

Licensed Sc Off Other 3

Union

PEA

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 CA

Salary Range

$82,451.56 - $105,591.22 annually

Close Date

10/13/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

3/31/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Water,Land,ResourceStewardship

Ministry Branch / Division

Water Management Branch

Job Summary

The Team
The Flood Safety team has a shared passion for keeping the public safe, protecting the environment and supporting communities. We work in offices across the Province to build relationships with local governments, First Nations and qualified professionals. The team brings diverse skills and experiences together with a collaborative approach and a positive work environment.

The Role
The Senior Flood Safety Specialist is responsible for providing leadership, support, and senior technical expertise on a number of Provincial flood hazard management initiatives. This position works with communities, diking authorities and other Ministries to plan and implement flood preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery actions. The outcome is improved integrated flood management planning aligned with the priority actions of the B.C. Flood Strategy.
This position also reviews applications and supports the Section’s oversight of the Dike Maintenance Act for projects across the province, with an emphasis on understanding the unique hazards, governance and opportunities in the Kootenay-Boundary area. It contributes to or leads flood risk reduction projects and works with complex natural resource issues involving multiple partners and First Nations. Also, it may support WLRS roles in flood response coordination under the Provincial Flood Emergency Plan.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in natural resource management or related field (e.g., Forestry, Geography, Hydrologic Engineering etc.) plus three (3) or more years’ recent related experience working in a natural resource discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience/training may be considered.
• Registered, or immediately eligible (within 6 months) for registration, with the British Columbia professional association as required by the specialty area (e.g., Association of BC Forest Professionals, Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists B.C.).

Preference may be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in the following:

• Technical water related management (e.g., conducting or guiding hydrological assessments, geotechnical or river design, fluvial / coastal geomorphology, flood risk assessments, flood mitigation plans etc.)
• Flood or geohazard mapping
• Steep creek (debris flow/ flood) hazard assessment and mitigation
• Statutory decision making with respect to water or public safety
• Managing complex projects
• Emergency response

For questions regarding this position, please contact [e-mail].

About this Position:
This is a temporary, full time opportunity until March 31, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any Natural Resource Sector office in the Kootenay Boundary Region. 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 two (2) or more days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the above locations.
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.

The BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits including one of the best pension plans available, and a healthy work-life balance within a diverse and inclusive work environment. Professional Employees Association members enjoy a 35-hour work week, four weeks of annual paid leave, and a 7% allowance in lieu of Overtime, Shiftwork and Standby (OSS), which can be taken as either additional salary or time off. Other benefits include coverage of professional fees, comprehensive dental and medical plans, and a wide range of career development and learning opportunities.