CA$39,350 – CA$39,350Full TimeEN
Classification: Summer Student Employment
Office Location: Victoria
Salary: $1,574.56 bi-weekly, Youth Employment Program – Level 2, based on a 35-hour work week
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:
Energy Geoscience is a branch within the BCER responsible for regulating energy activities relating to the development and management of hydrocarbon reservoirs; working directly with industry partners, stakeholders and other agencies to ensure resource conservation.
Summer students are a valuable part of the BCER workforce. Reporting to the Senior Geoscientist, this position will be responsible for completion of assigned tasks, including data analysis, geological characterization, and regional/local geological correlations. The student will assist in the day-to-day activities of the Energy Geoscience Team. As a member of the team, the summer student will work collaboratively to support the business unit needs and be a part of meaningful project work that will enhance and broaden the knowledgebase of the BCER.
Summer students will be required to work closely with their supervisor in assuring that the responsibilities are completed in a timely fashion.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support geological characterization by compiling and reviewing relevant well data.
Mapping subsurface geological formations.
Review and organize core reports and analysis.
Audit regulatory submissions and perform compliance outreach.
Perform seismic monitoring network maintenance.
Present a summary of their projects to BCER leadership.
Education:
Working towards a Degree or Diploma (minimum second year completed) in a relevant discipline such as Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or similar.
Must be returning full-time to post-secondary program in fall 2026.
Experience:
Use of mapping software is an asset, such as Geoscout, AccuMap, (or similar).
Experience organizing data and preparing reports.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create professional documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports efficiently.
Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis with proven attention to detail.
Experience working independently as well as within teams.
Preference may be given to applicants with a working knowledge of oil and gas industry operational practices.
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.
