Summer Student - COR Audit Program

Classification: Summer Student Employment

Office Location: Fort St John

Salary: $1,574.56 bi-weekly, Youth Employment Program – Level 2, based on a 35-hour work week
An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.
An additional 6% Vacation Pay will be added to posted salary.
An additional $.87 per working hour, up to $60.90 bi-weekly, Health & Welfare Allowance will be added to posted salary.

Term: 4 months

Proposed Start Date: May 04, 2026

About the Job:
Compliance & Operations is a department within the BCER responsible for public and environmental protection for the energy activities of permit holders and works to ensure that energy activities are in compliance with applicable legislation, enactments, and permit conditions.

Summer students are a valuable part of the BCER workforce.  Reporting to the Supervisor, Environmental Management & Restoration Verification, this position will be responsible for completion of assigned tasks, including review of industry and internal reports, analysis of relevant information prior to field review, collection of onsite attributes and relevant environmental information of field sites. The student will assist in the day-to-day activities of the Environmental Management and Restoration Verification Team. As a member of the Environmental Management team, the summer student works collaboratively to support the business unit needs.

Summer students will be required to work closely with their supervisor in assuring that accountabilities are planned, executed and reported on in a timely fashion.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Review, analysis, organization and understanding data relevant to environmental management.

On site collection of relevant environmental information, such as vegetation, soils and water.

Data collection regarding physical attributes of field sites.

Evaluation of site for potential soil contamination through the gathering of soil samples, evaluating vegetation, etc.

Summarization and reporting on data and information gathered.

Providing recommendations, where appropriate, to further decision making processes.

Travelling by four-wheel drive vehicle and all-terrain vehicle to remote field sites, in all weather conditions.

Education:
Working towards a Degree or Diploma (minimum one year completed) in a relevant discipline such as environmental management, earth sciences, natural resource management, geology, engineering or similar. 

Must be returning full-time to post-secondary program in fall 2026.

Experience:
Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License and be comfortable operating a four-wheel drive vehicle and occasionally off-road vehicles.

Experience organizing data and preparing reports.

Experience interpreting development plans and creating possible scenarios.

Demonstrated communication and decision-making skills.

Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis with proven attention to detail.

Experience working well with teams and the ability to work independently.

 

If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the minimum selection criteria, please select “Apply Now” and submit your Resume and Cover Letter prior to the closing date. Applicants should review the education and experience listed in the job requisition and clearly articulate how their work experience and skills are aligned with the requirements. Please note, applicants will only be contacted if they are selected to proceed further in the process.

About the BC Energy Regulator: 

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is the Province of B.C.’s life-cycle energy resources regulator. The BCER is a Crown agency with a mandate to ensure energy resource activities are undertaken in a manner that: protects public safety and the environment, supports reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the transition to low-carbon energy, conserves energy resources and fosters a sound economy and social well-being. 

As a cost recoverable, values driven organization, we prioritize safety, stewardship and Indigenous interests throughout the full project lifecycle – from exploration to reclamation – and support the transition to clean energy. The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, honouring the Provincial commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Through fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, the BCER delivers on Government’s priorities. 

The BCER has an innovative forward-thinking workplace that demonstrates our core values. Through continuous improvement and development, the BCER is agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which we operate. We are diverse and inclusive, with transparency, innovation, and integrity as foundation of our respectful culture.

What We Offer: 

The BCER operates under a Hybrid Office Model whereby employees work from both a home office and a designated BCER office location in order to support our mandate (eligibility may vary, depending on position). 

The BCER is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. The BCER is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for the removal of barriers for qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodation, please let us know. 

We acknowledge and respect the many First Nations, each with unique cultures, languages, legal traditions and relationships to the land and water, on whose territories the British Columbia Energy Regulator's work spans.

Please contact us at Recruitment@bc-er.ca if you require any assistance or more information.