CA$70,004 – CA$79,564ExecutiveFull Time
Classification: Grid 21, BCGEU Membership
Office Location: Dawson Creek or Fort St John
Salary: $70,003.82 - $79,563.82 – Permanent Full-Time, based on a 35-hour work week.
An additional 10.75% Job Family Market Multiplier will be added to the posted salary.
An additional 3% Location Allowance will be added to posted salary for northern location.
About the Job:
The Enforcement Specialist (Specialist) is a key-advisor within the Enforcement function of the BCER. The Specialist is responsible for facilitating the development of high quality, defensible enforcement decisions, and supporting documentation. Working collaboratively with Legal Services, the Vice President of Compliance & Operations, and BCER Enforcement Technical Staff, the Specialist reviews enforcement case file reports, develops and drafts administrative decisions and supports enforcement orders as required.
The Specialist assists staff to interpret and implement legislation, advises leadership and Executive in oil and gas related matters, and, in conjunction with Regulatory Affairs, coordinates requests for internal and external legal advice. The Specialist also ensures all documentation to be posted publicly meets the requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA).
Organization Chart:
Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President, Safety & Compliance
Vice President, Compliance & Operations
Executive Director, Compliance & Enforcement
Enforcement Specialist
Analyse, interpret, and apply applicable legislation and regulation to develop clear, defensible recommendations supporting statutory decision makers, including the Vice President, Compliance & Operations (Vice President).
Act as a subject matter expert in enforcement processes, procedures and documentation management.
Lead the development of decision rationales, reports, briefing notes and issue papers to support Executive and senior leadership decision-making.
Exercise judgement and discretion in ensuring all C&E documentation, including emergency management documents, are reviewed and prepared in such a manner so as to be suitable for the public domain.
Provide advice and guidance in improving Enforcement Processes, to ensure efficient, defensible, and robust process.
Coordinate legal reviews of contravention documents, ensuring decisions adhere to legislated timelines, while also ensuring all legal aspects are managed appropriately.
Oversee and direct the development of information to be provided on public facing websites, including all compliance and enforcement decisions, and coordinates with other regulatory bodies in information dissemination.
Use internal BCER reports, spreadsheets and database tools, ensures quality control of case file management system, compiles and distributes department compliance reports, industry quarterly compliance reports, noting trends or exceedances.
Schedule safety training for all BCER field staff and maintain department training requirements and coordinate training for department staff in conjunction with Human Resources.
Create draft contravention reports, orders and continuation reports documenting alleged infractions, legal defences and similar past case files where administrative penalties were imposed, gather supporting documents.
Ensure accurate and timely data publication to BCER and external agency websites.
Maintain efficient and effective administrative controls and support for the C&E branch.
Emergency Operations Center – roles as assigned.
Education:
Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field such as Science, Engineering, Environmental or Forest Management, Land Use Planning or Public/Business Administration and one (1) year of relevant experience; or,
Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a related field such as Science, Engineering, Environmental or Forest Management, Land Use Planning or Public/Business Administration and three (3) years of relevant experience; or,
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience working within a public sector, legislative, policy-oriented and operational environment.
Demonstrated experience with FOIPPA, and public sector records management procedures and processes.
Demonstrated experience leading the identification, assessment and evaluation of data/information required to support critical decision-making processes.
Demonstrated experience with leading, developing and implementing procedures and processes.
Demonstrated experience drafting recommendations, reports and briefs for senior decision makers.
Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating administrative functions and workflows.
Demonstrated experience with emergency management procedures and processes including training requirements.
Key Competencies:
Flexibility and Adaptability
The ability and willingness to adjust to diverse situations and work effectively with a variety of individuals or groups. It involves understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives, adapting one’s approach as situations change, and accepting changes within one’s work. It also encompasses reacting positively to change and cooperating readily with revised methods and priorities in a changing work environment.
Accountability
The ability to take ownership and responsibility for the behaviours and outputs of oneself and others while instilling a sense of motivational ownership through guidance and support.
Innovation
The ability to proactively seek, generate, and implement new ideas, solutions, processes, or technologies that result in improvements in efficiency, productivity, or performance and drive positive change within the organization.
Problem Solving and Judgement
The ability to systematically analyze problems, identify root causes, evaluate potential solutions, and make sound decisions to address challenges and achieve desired outcomes.
If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the minimum selection criteria, please select “Apply Now” and submit your application 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. An eligibility list with a duration of 6 months may be established.
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.
