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Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Fort St. John

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Fort St. John DO

Employment type: Temporary Region: Northern Interior

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 95,000.00 - 102,200.00

What you'll do

• Assesses and analyzes project related data and methodologies. Prepares material for agency review including reports

detailing impact assessments and possible mitigation or compensation measures required to offset impacts resulting from
existing, planned or future BC Hydro operations, maintenance work or projects in assigned area/program.

• Prepares detailed terms of reference, budget estimates, related analytical and other research reports for a full range of

complex fish and wildlife related research/program projects. Determines project approach and objectives, parameters, costs
and staff requirements and establishes priorities. Reviews, evaluates and recommends selection of consultants and reviews
their reports to determine technical acceptability.

• Prepares and implements work plans and schedules for mitigating and/or compensating for the effects of new and existing

BC Hydro facilities, waste management / pollution prevention systems, operations and construction projects on fish,
aquatic, wildlife, and natural ecosystems. Inspects, monitors and administers projects (including contract administration).

• Plans, implements, monitors and reports on technical studies and field programs associated with construction, operations,

maintenance activities on wildlife, fish, aquatic and natural ecosystems. Conducts research, special programs or technical
studies, including determining implications of using various environmental control technologies in existing and proposed BC
Hydro facilities. Determines, recommends and/or provides advice to others in establishing project or study approaches,
investigation parameters, costs, staff requirements and setting of priorities. Prepares related impact, assessment, planning,
project and other reports.

• Develops and reviews facilities maintenance programs, operations, and ongoing projects and plans to ensure consistency

with environmental regulations, policies and standards and ensures required programs are effectively and efficiently
implemented. Initiates and assists with the development of waste management policies, standards and guidelines.

• Liaises with First Nations, internal/external groups and government agencies on matters related to environmental

management work. Provides technical advice/guidance to ensure environmental issues, objectives and strategies are
considered and incorporated into the business planning process.

• Acts as a biological and/or scientific specialist at public meetings, license hearings, program or environmental groups.

Provides technical advice and instructions to field personnel in the event of emergency environmental problems.

• May be deployed to the field to respond to unforeseen environmental concerns and coordinates mitigation response and

related internal/external communication/reporting. Participates in investigations as required.

• Provides technical direction and expert advice to area/program or cross discipline staff at the steering committee level or

contractors involved in assigned projects.

• Performs some or all the duties of the lower-level Natural Resource Specialist jobs.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science degree (such as Biology, Geoscience or a relevant field); AND five (5) years of relevant work

experience OR Technologist Diploma in Science; AND six (6) years of relevant work experience.

• Must be in the registered professional category with a regulatory body governed by the BC Professional Governance Act;

OR must be eligible for registration AND registered within two (2) months of hire.

• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver’s license.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package
• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• A lifetime pension
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be
required as a pre-condition to employment.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

• This is a full-time temporary (FTT) MoveUP Group 11 opportunity based at our Fort St. John office. This opportunity will

be for approximately 18 months.

• Frequent field trips to remote areas that may require the operation of boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, and 4X4 trucks on rough

access roads to conduct field work. May be required to participate in helicopter-based surveys.

• Frequent exposure to all weather conditions with no shelter when performing field work and working at construction and

operational sites. Regular exposure to work around water, including river and reservoirs when performing field work.

• Regular requirement to hike and climb over rough terrain while carrying field equipment of moderate weight.

• A condition of employment is to maintain your Class 5 Drivers License in good standing.

• This location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 12%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to employees working in

eligible remote locations.

• This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health Care Medical Travel

Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time Temporary employees who are permanently
working in eligible remote locations.

• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete a written test/assessment and/or a presentation

as part of the interview process.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Location: Fort St. John, BC, Canada, V1J 1X7

Date Posted: 2026-09-25 Closing Date: 2026-10-13

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