STO 15 – Water Information Technician

Job title: STO 15 – Water Information Technician

Job description: This position works in the Water Authorization team in West Coast Regional Operations. The role of the Water Authorizations Team is to implement the Water Sustainability Act with a goal of achieving long term water sustainability through surface water and groundwater licensing and management. The work is primarily office based.

The Water Information Technician provides specialized technical support for the water allocation program. Operating with considerable independence, this position reviews applications for water licences, amendments to licences, abandonments and cancellations under the Water Sustainability Act. The Water Information Technician maintains the accuracy and integrity of provincial databases (e.g., ELicensing and GWells) using a variety of tools and applications.

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For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact . DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Information and tips about how to complete your job application, including adding or editing your resume and applying for jobs, are available at the following link: Your Job Application . If you still experience technical difficulties applying for a competition, please send an email to , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Post-secondary education in a related area, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Experience in the interpretation of legislation and policy working with legal documents.
• Experience managing the accuracy and integrity of data bases and using a variety of digital tools.

Preference may be given for one or both of the following:

• Post-secondary education in natural resource management.
• Experience working in a natural resource management.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes .

Questionnaire (Comprehensive): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed in the job profile. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Note: for long or essay style questionnaires, we recommend saving frequently while completing it. You can also copy the questions into another document, complete it offline, then log back in and copy/paste your responses when you are ready to submit your application.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your job related responsibilities, accountabilities and accomplishments. Ensure your questionnaire responses are complete as your resume may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical, Trades and Operational

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