LSO 3 DPE - Area Engineer – Closing date extended

LSO 3 DPE - Area Engineer – Closing date extended - (123340) Posted to:

Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range:

$80,050.06 - $106,805.94 annually, plus a 6.5% Recruitment and Retention Adjustment

Close Date:

6/9/2026

The Team The Engineering Branch provides leadership and professional guidance to ensure a safe and sustainable provincial resource road network through policy development and technical expertise. The Branch is organized into Coast, North, and South operational groups, along with Standards and Policy, and Finance and Management teams. It collaborates closely with engineering staff across the Ministry of Forests, supporting the delivery of construction, deactivation, and other infrastructure projects. With a strong team of engineering and forestry professionals, the Branch offers a supportive and flexible environment for staff to contribute their expertise on diverse and impactful projects.

The Role The Area Engineer provides design and engineering services and applies expertise to ensure safe and sustainable infrastructure, with a focus on bridges and roads within the Natural Resource Sector. This position emphasizes independent judgement and decision‑making, allowing you to make a tangible impact while contributing to an inclusive and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a fully licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

Degree in Civil/Forest engineering or equivalent as recognized by EGBC.

Five (5) or more years of recent (within the last seven (7) years) related engineering experience in infrastructure planning, design and/or construction projects.

Related engineering experience in project management of infrastructure planning, design and/or construction projects.

Field experience monitoring engineering practices and contract compliance.

Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence (or equivalent) or ability to obtain one immediately.

Preference

Five or more years recent engineering experience related to the Natural Resource Sector. Further preference may be given for more years of experience in this area.

Must be willing and able to work in adverse outdoor conditions and terrain.

About this Position There is currently one permanent, full‑time position available in Prince George. The position has full‑time on‑site requirements. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Accommodation Support 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.

Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations, 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.

Benefits The BC Public Service is an award‑winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. On top of the base salary, regular, full‑time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees, a 7% allowance in lieu of overtime shiftwork and standby, and to begin with four weeks of annual paid vacation.

Location Prince George is a major city in northern British Columbia, providing a range of restaurants, entertainment, and proximity to provincial parks.

Job Category Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical

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