BC Energy Regulator

Human Resources

• Work with the Executive Director, Workplace/Employee Experience, to develop and implement cohesive programs supporting the employee lifecycle
• Lead planning and execution of HR programs aligned with legislation, corporate policies, organizational goals, best practices, and collective agreements
• Lead labour relations activities, including union negotiations and issues management
• Plan recruitment strategies aligned with corporate goals and the BCER Workforce Plan
• Provide senior leadership to geographically dispersed HR professionals and foster a collaborative, high-performing HR culture
• Oversee core HR functions including labour relations, recruitment and retention, performance management, job evaluation, payroll, and benefits administration
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, standards, service standards, and compliance practices
• Implement organizational design initiatives supporting evolving business needs, service delivery, and talent strategies
• Manage the unit's budget and oversee contracts and agreements
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives

Executive Director, Human Resources – Labour Relations

Advisor

• Provide subject matter expertise and decision-support in planning and delivering orphan reclamation programs
• Guide budgets, schedules, and technical components of closure activities while identifying continuous improvement and cost-efficiency opportunities
• Collaborate with project managers and coordinators on large-scale closure and reclamation programs
• Set evaluation criteria and ensure contractors meet professional standards
• Supervise external contractors and summer students
• Recommend and implement processes and procedures for reclamation practices at orphan sites
• Analyze orphan site conditions and develop recommendations for field- and office-based reviews and assessments
• Maintain relationships with government agencies, non-profit research organizations, First Nations communities, and other partners
• Monitor current research, ecological restoration practices, and relevant technologies, including pilot programs
• Review orphan-site inventory to identify scope-of-work requirements
• Analyze seed, planting feedstock, and project resourcing needs
• Use environmental data, research, and monitoring to inform reclamation treatments
• Respond to external inquiries from industry, professionals, First Nations, the public, government agencies, research organizations, and academia
• Supervise Orphans & Restoration staff and support branch goals and outcomes
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Advisor, Reclamation – Ecology

Compliance

• Conduct inspections and audits of BCER-regulated energy-sector activities, including wells, pipelines, production facilities, roads, drainage, and engineered structures
• Operate air-quality and noise-monitoring equipment and interpret gathered data
• Investigate suspected legislative non-compliance and recommend warnings, tickets, administrative actions, penalties, contraventions, equipment seizure, permit cancellation, or prosecution
• Draft and issue orders requiring shut-in, technical, environmental, or safety actions, or submission of documents and plans
• Monitor order requirements and deadlines
• Maintain and review case files and advise program staff on investigative and enforcement options
• Compile investigative information and write reports for court or administrative proceedings
• Provide expert testimony and act as prosecutor for disputed violation tickets
• Plan, coordinate, participate in, and lead provincial, inter-provincial, inter-regional, or international investigations and enforcement projects
• Attend complaints, incidents, and emergencies; participate in emergency response and root-cause investigations
• Analyze submissions, prepare hearing and court documents, maintain inspection reports and compliance/enforcement systems, generate reports, analyze trends, and recommend improvements
• Participate in public and First Nations meetings and discussions with industry, government agencies, and stakeholders
• Travel and work in adverse weather or hazardous conditions and use specialized equipment
• May supervise 1–3 full-time employees and act as Supervisor during absences

Compliance & Enforcement Officer – Enforcement Investigations

Communications

• Provide communications expertise and a range of communications services supporting BCER’s strategic objectives
• Provide a variety of corporate initiatives within tight timeframes and under public, political, and industry scrutiny
• Develop operational reports, multimedia presentations, corporate and social media videos, speeches and scripts, web content, fact sheets, bulletins, safety advisories, directives, newsletters, briefing materials, and news releases
• Develop social media and video content for campaigns, proactive issues management, and educational posts
• Develop graphic material and graphic design treatments for presentations, social media, and reports
• Transform BCER online datasets into accessible information for the general public and other users using an evidence-based approach
• Respond to media inquiries and work with BCER subject matter experts to develop messaging and responses
• Write and develop plain-language, accessible web content
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the Public Trust team on internal and external committees and projects as needed
• Perform other related duties as required

Communications Specialist

General

• Proactively develop respectful relationships with First Nations leadership and technical staff
• Coordinate First Nations relations activities across the BCER, support multiple priorities, maintain records, and brief supervisors and senior management
• Develop and coordinate capacity funding, community engagement, education programs, and special projects involving First Nations and Indigenous people in environmental stewardship, land reclamation, consultation, emergency response, and other regulatory activities
• Liaise with internal subject matter experts and work across departments to coordinate, advise, and support First Nations issues and interests
• Monitor internal and external projects and initiatives for consistency with BCER policies and strategic goals
• Research and develop approaches to relationship building, business process improvement, Alignment of Laws processes, decision-making, engagement, communications, and related products
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor reconciliation projects and recommend improvements
• Prepare written and oral communications, including presentations, briefing notes, blog posts, and newsletters, for internal and external audiences
• Identify solutions and strategies for complex, sensitive issues and barriers to change with cross-agency implications
• Represent the BCER on provincial committees and working groups
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Executive Director, Human Resources – Labour Relations

Advisor, Reclamation – Ecology

Compliance & Enforcement Officer – Enforcement Investigations

Communications Specialist

Indigenous Relations Specialist