STO-RE 21R - Natural Resource Officer
About the role
Posting Title
STO-RE 21R - Natural Resource Officer
Position Classification
Scientific/Tech Off R21 - Res
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually
Close Date
10/24/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
Natural Resource Officer Service
Job Summary
The Team:
The Ministry of Forests’ Natural Resource Officer Service (NROS) delivers a full range of compliance and enforcement activities, including education, promotion and compliance with regulatory requirements and conducting major environmental investigations. The NROS supports the management and delivery of compliance and enforcement activities in a manner that is timely, appropriate and consistent with the mandate of the Ministry.
The Role:
The role of the Natural Resource Officer (NRO) involves conducting inspections, compliance testing, and investigations to ensure adherence to legislation, regulations, or licence conditions. This includes identifying non-compliance, imposing fines, or recommending further sanctions when necessary. The NRO also requires gathering evidence in preparation for quasi-judicial or criminal court proceedings. Your work will help to directly protect the land, water, forests, and cultural resources of British Columbia, ensuring the public's interest in the management of these diverse natural resources. This role offers a unique and varied work environment where no two days are alike, providing opportunities to engage in public education, compliance inspections, and enforcement actions across the province. For more information, check out the following link: Natural Resource Officer Service.
How to Apply:
For specific locations, and to apply, please click on the links provided below.
Please note: you must apply to each Area of interest by the posting close date identified in the posting. Your application will not be automatically considered for (or provided to) all Areas.
North Area: Requisition 121282
Interior Area: Requisition 121283
South Area: Requisition 121284
Coast Area: Requisition 121285
Job Category
Communications, Compliance and Enforcement, Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical
How to apply to this job
Please click on the links provided above to view each job posting and follow the specific application instructions contained within each posting.
In order to be considered for these opportunities, you must apply using the BC Public Service Recruitment System by submitting a separate application to each job posting as per the links provided above.
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.
STO-RE 21R - Natural Resource Officer
About the role
Posting Title
STO-RE 21R - Natural Resource Officer
Position Classification
Scientific/Tech Off R21 - Res
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Revelstoke, BC V0E 3K0 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually
Close Date
10/24/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
Natural Resource Officer Service
Job Summary
The Team:
The Ministry of Forests’ Natural Resource Officer Service (NROS) delivers a full range of compliance and enforcement activities, including education, promotion and compliance with regulatory requirements and conducting major environmental investigations. The NROS supports the management and delivery of compliance and enforcement activities in a manner that is timely, appropriate and consistent with the mandate of the Ministry.
The Role:
The role of the Natural Resource Officer (NRO) involves conducting inspections, compliance testing, and investigations to ensure adherence to legislation, regulations, or licence conditions. This includes identifying non-compliance, imposing fines, or recommending further sanctions when necessary. The NRO also requires gathering evidence in preparation for quasi-judicial or criminal court proceedings. Your work will help to directly protect the land, water, forests, and cultural resources of British Columbia, ensuring the public's interest in the management of these diverse natural resources. This role offers a unique and varied work environment where no two days are alike, providing opportunities to engage in public education, compliance inspections, and enforcement actions across the province. For more information, check out the following link: Natural Resource Officer Service.
How to Apply:
For specific locations, and to apply, please click on the links provided below.
Please note: you must apply to each Area of interest by the posting close date identified in the posting. Your application will not be automatically considered for (or provided to) all Areas.
North Area: Requisition 121282
Interior Area: Requisition 121283
South Area: Requisition 121284
Coast Area: Requisition 121285
Job Category
Communications, Compliance and Enforcement, Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical
How to apply to this job
Please click on the links provided above to view each job posting and follow the specific application instructions contained within each posting.
In order to be considered for these opportunities, you must apply using the BC Public Service Recruitment System by submitting a separate application to each job posting as per the links provided above.
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.