LSO DPE - Area Engineer - Amended

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 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.

• 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.

• Five (5) or more years recent (within the last 7 years) 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.
• Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact

• Amendment November 21st, 2025: posting closing date extended to January 26th, 2026.
• Amendment October 23rd, 2025: posting closing date extended to November 28th, 2025.
• Amendment September 23rd, 2025: posting closing date extended to October 24th, 2025.
• Amendment August 27th, 2025: posting closing date extended to September 23rd, 2025.
• Amendment July 21st, 2025: posting closing date extended to August 28th, 2025.
• Amendment June 17th, 2025: posting closing date extended to July 23rd, 2025.
• Amendment May 21st, 2025: posting closing date extended to June 18th, 2025.

There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Prince George. This position has full time on‑site requirements. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment. Please refer to MyHR for more information about recruitment and retention adjustments. An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 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.

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