Requisition #:            31243

Department:  Energy and Mines

Ministry Branch / Division:  Mining and Minerals

Posting Close Date:   2016-02-11

Location:         * MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Multiple Locations:    Kamloops, Victoria

Job Type:        Regular Full Time

Category:        Leadership and Management

Job Profile:     31243_Regional_Director_JD_28JAN16.docx

Job Summary:

Regional Director – Business Leadership

Salary: up to $98,718.78 annually

There are two positions available, one in Kamloops and one in Victoria.

This position is excluded from union membership.

An eligibility list may be established.

A criminal record check may be required.

Bring your extensive knowledge of the mining industry to this high profile role

The role of the Ministry of Energy and Mines’, Mines and Mineral Resources Division is to stimulate the growth of the mining industry by advancing globally competitive polices and geoscience and ensuring safe and environmentally responsible mineral exploration and mine development and production.

Operating in an increasingly dynamic and socially sensitive environment, and as part of the provincial management team, the Regional Manager develops and brings a regional perspective to policies, programs, and long range and strategic planning to ensure a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable mining industry in British Columbia.

As the Regional Director, you will be responsible for promotion and regulation of the mineral resource industry, within one of five geographic regions in the province. You will provide leadership and services to support increasing and growing exploration and development programs within the industry and coordinate, develop, administer and manage Ministry programs for delivering economic development, inspection, geological, reclamation, and permitting services. If you have considerable knowledge of applicable legislation, Ministry structure, goals, issues and activities, as well as intimate knowledge of the mining industry and in particular challenges surrounding mine permitting and you have the strong ability to make decisions on complex managerial or technical problems, we would love to hear from you.

For full description of accountabilities and qualifications, please review the attached job profile.

To learn more about this opportunity, please email: kathie.wagar@gov.bc.ca – DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS EMAIL.

For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the “How to Apply” section below.

Qualifications:

In order to be considered for this position, your resume must clearly show that you meet the Education & Experience requirements as outlined in the attached Job Description/Profile.

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 description/profile.

A Criminal Record Check will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Resume required: YES – Your resume should provide detailed information about your education and employment history as it relates to the required job qualifications. In order to be considered for this competition you must include the month and year(s) for each work employment history as well as the job related responsibilities.

****Special Instructions**** You must have a recognized degree in Mining or related Environmental Sciences including Agriculture (aforementioned is preferred) may consider a Degree in Resource Management. In order to be considered for this competition your resume must include How, When and Where you obtained your degree including the the month and years etc..

Cover letter required: YES – A cover letter is required as part of your application. (Optional – Clearly identify how you meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.)

****Special Instructions**** Please also include your BC Professional Designation Registration Number in your cover letter to confirm you are fully registered with the BC Association of your specialty area