OGC 3: Bachelor s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Engineering,

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1 Groundwater Specialist Permanent / Full Time Competition Number: BC Oil & Gas Commission - Fort St. John OGC 1 $63, $72,229.91* OGC 2 $75, $86,136.32* OGC 3 $89, $102,302.19* *Posted salary includes a JFMM Allowance of 27% and a location allowance of 3% The BC Oil and Gas Commission (Commission) is the provincial single-window regulatory agency with responsibilities for regulating oil and gas operations in British Columbia, including exploration, development, pipeline transportation and reclamation. PURPOSE OF POSITION The Groundwater Specialist provides technical support to the Commission s Statutory Decision Makers, Compliance and Enforcement, and Engineering staff and provides experienced technical expertise and support to other Commission staff, applicants and other stakeholders. The position provides groundwater expertise to support the review of waste management and water-related applications, and the review of hydrogeological or environmental (soil and groundwater) assessment data and reports. SELECTION CRITERIA OGC 1: Bachelor s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science, Resource Management, with four years related experience, and Registration with the Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist, or with the BC Institute of Agrology as a Professional Agrologist; or OGC 2: Bachelor s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science, Resource Management, with five years related experience, and Registration with the Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist, or with the BC Institute of Agrology as a Professional Agrologist; or OGC 3: Bachelor s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science, Resource Management, with nine years related experience, OR a Master s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science, Resource Management with seven years related experience, OR Doctor of Engineering with five years related experience; and Registration with the Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist, or with the BC Institute of Agrology as a Professional Agrologist; Proven experience in groundwater, hydrology, hydrogeology, pumping test analysis, contaminated sites assessment, water chemistry, groundwater monitoring programs; Advanced knowledge of licensing, regulations, standards and recommended practices, advanced skills in complex issue management, communication and recommendations development; 6534 Airport Road Fort St John BC V1J 4M6 T F

2 Proven experience to prepare clear, concise documents, reports and correspondence for management on a wide range of issues using various pieces of software; Proven ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity in complex and politically sensitive issues; Ability to meet and represent the Commission with members of the public, industry officials, government officials, First Nations, others. If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the minimum selection criteria, please select Apply Now and submit your cover letter and resume prior to midnight March Please note applicants will only be contacted if they are selected to proceed further in the process. An eligibility list may be established. For More Information: Recruitment Page 2 of 2

3 OIL AND GAS COMMISSION POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Groundwater Specialist POSITION #: DIVISION: Applications & Operations CLASSIFICATION: OGC 2 Program Area: Resource Development & Stewardship LOCATION: Fort St. John SUPERVISOR S TITLE: Environmental Management Officer POSITION #: SUPERVISOR S CLASSIFICATION: OGC 4 LOCATION: Fort St. John The Oil and Gas Commission (The Commission) is the statutory authority in the regulation of the province s rapidly growing petroleum sector. Operating under a new governance model and overseen by a Board of Directors, the Commission is a self-financed entity and a partnership among industry, governments and First Nations. The Commission is charged with the management and regulation of mounting conventional and unconventional oil and gas exploration, production and pipeline activities as well as increasingly diverse sector operations and infrastructure projects across the province. The Commission is a Crown Agency, governed by a Board of Directors. The Commission maintains its own human resource functions in a collaborative relationship with the British Columbia Government Employees Union and the Professional Employees Association. Job Overview The Commission has regulatory authority and responsibility for water management of oil and gas operations in British Columbia. The Groundwater Specialist provides technical support to the Commission s Statutory Decision Makers, Compliance and Enforcement, and Engineering staff and provides experienced technical expertise and support to other Commission staff, applicants and other stakeholders. The Groundwater Specialist provides groundwater expertise to support the review of waste management and waterrelated applications, and the review of hydrogeological or environmental (soil and groundwater) assessment data and reports. Activities may include review of environmental site assessment and groundwater monitoring reports, development of or review of water supply assessments or hydraulic connectivity assessments, hydrogeological interpretation, development of measurement or monitoring standards or procedures, data management and reporting, advising industry regarding Commission policies and requirements, and other related activities. The position develops and maintains strong working relationships within the Applications, Engineering, and Operations Departments, as well as with other Commission departments, technical experts, other government staff, First Nations, industry, consultants, and the public. Accountabilities Provide day-to-day hydrological and hydrogeological expertise for waste management and surface and subsurface water-related applications; Prepare professional recommendations and direction to the Environmental Management Officer regarding issuance of permits and approvals based upon technical review and analysis of proposed waste discharges, impacts, preliminary and detailed site investigation reports, remediation plans and confirmation of remediation reports; Review, assess, approve, or rejects plans, drawings and technical reports submitted by Qualified Environmental Professionals (QEP s) for compliance with permit conditions or remediation objectives; MAILING 6534 Airport Road Fort St John BC V1J 4M6 T F

4 Analyse applications for technical completeness, performing direct consultation, preparing appeal responses with proponents, instructing on requirements of the Commission, advising on requirements of other regulatory agencies and governments; Develop and negotiate terms of reference with clients and QEP s to establish authorization discharge conditions to mitigate environmental impact; Support investigations of non-compliance with statutory authorizations, evaluate and characterize environmental impacts, summarize information in report form, and determine the most effective method to mitigate environmental impacts of a non-compliance through technical assessment, negotiations and problem resolution; Provide hydrogeological expertise to support Commission Engineering staff with respect to groundwater protection aspects of the Drilling and Production Regulation; Provide technical input or develop updates for Commission technical guidance documentation and manuals in response to new regulatory policies related to groundwater protection or management; Maintain strong working relationships with internal and government colleagues on initiatives relating to groundwater and source water protection. ORGANIZATION CHART Commissioner Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Vice President, Operational Policy & Environment Executive Director, Resource Development & Environment Supervisor, Environmental Stewardship Environmental Management Officer Groundwater Specialist Education: SELECTION CRITERIA OGC 1: Bachelor s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science, Resource Management, with four years related experience, and Registration with the Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist, or Registration with the BC Institute of Agrology as a Professional Agrologist; or OGC 2: Bachelor s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science, Resource Management, with five years related experience, and Registration with the Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist, or Registration with the BC Institute of Agrology as a Professional Agrologist; or OGC 3: Bachelor s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science, Resource Management, with nine years related experience, OR a Master s degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Physical Geography, Earth Science, Engineering, Forestry, Environmental Science, Resource Management with seven years related experience, OR Doctor of Engineering with five years related experience; and Registration with the Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia as a Professional Engineer or Geoscientist, or Registration with the BC Institute of Agrology as a Professional Agrologist. Related Experience Includes: Proven experience in groundwater, hydrology, hydrogeology, pumping test analysis, contaminated sites assessment, water chemistry, groundwater monitoring programs; Advanced knowledge of licensing, regulations, standards and recommended practices, advanced skills in complex issue management, communication and recommendations development; Proven experience to prepare clear, concise documents, reports and correspondence for management on a wide range of issues using various pieces of software; Page 2 of 3

5 Proven ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity in complex and politically sensitive issues; Ability to meet and represent the Commission with members of the public, industry officials, government officials, First Nations, others. Expert knowledge of: Interpreting groundwater pumping tests; Environmental data collection standards and procedures (groundwater, surface water, and soil); Standard procedures for Environmental Site Assessments and Contaminated Sites Regulation; Surface water and groundwater resources of northeast British Columbia; Water licensing requirements under the WSA (surface water and groundwater); Oil and Gas activities in Northeast BC in relation to water. KEY COMPETENCIES Innovation is the ability to improve performance by doing or promoting new things, such as introducing a previously unknown or untried solution or procedure to the specific area or organization. Expertise is the ability to be motivated to expand and use technical knowledge or to distribute work-related knowledge to others. Analytical Thinking - is the ability to comprehend a situation by breaking it down into its components and identifying key or underlying complex issues. It implies the ability to systematically organize and compare the various aspects of a problem or situation and determine cause-and-effect relationships ( if then ) to resolve problems in a sound, decisive manner. Checks to ensure the validity or accuracy of all information. Improving Operations - is the ability and motivation to apply one s knowledge and past experience for improving upon current modes of operation within the Commission. This behavior ranges from adapting widely used approaches to developing entirely new value-added solutions. Teamwork and Cooperation is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. Page 3 of 3