[Hiring] Science Editor @BCGS

Role Description

The Science Editor is the senior geoscientist responsible for leading the Province’s geoscience publication process, ensuring all maps, reports, and data products meet rigorous scientific and technical standards. This role oversees peer review, editing, and production while delivering clear, reliable information to academic, industry, and investment audiences to support mineral exploration. The position also manages the Survey’s publication catalogue, coordinates key outreach such as the BCGS Open House, and develops materials that promote Survey products, initiatives, and Ministry priorities.

Qualifications

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment), as a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
• A Master of Science Degree in Geoscience (preferred), Physical Geography, or Environmental Science and three (3) years of relevant academic or government science experience; or
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Geoscience, Physical Geography, or Environmental Science with at least five (5) years of relevant academic or government science experience.
• An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in the development of research plans and conducting geoscience studies for publication.
• Experience completing geoscience fieldwork, editing and managing the production of highly technical geological publications, and/or marketing scientific information particularly relevant.
• A minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed government or scientific journal publications.
• Preference may be given to those with experience reviewing and editing scientific literature.

Requirements

• There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
• Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
• Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
• Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
• An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
• Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
• A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• Great learning opportunities.
• A chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options.
• Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees.
• A 7% allowance in lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money).
• Start off with four (4) weeks of annual paid vacation.

How to Apply

• Your resume and cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements.
• Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments.
• Professional Designation: Include your registration number in your application.
• A cover letter is required as part of your application.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job-related responsibilities for each job in your employment history.
• You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
• Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.