The Team:
As part of the BC Compliance and Enforcement Agency, the Natural Resource Officer Service delivers an integrated approach to natural resource compliance and enforcement across British Columbia. Officers and professional staff work in partnership with Indigenous communities, government agencies, industry, and the public to support responsible resource use and environmental protection. We are committed to professionalism, public service, and making informed decisions that make a direct impact on the stewardship and sustainable management of the province’s land, water, wildlife, and forests.
The Role:
As a Natural Resource Officer Detective, you will lead high-impact investigations into complex natural resource and environmental offences that can have significant consequences for public safety, ecosystems, and regulatory compliance. This role combines investigative leadership, strategic decision-making, and advanced evidence-gathering to support enforcement actions that stand up to legal scrutiny. Working alongside law enforcement partners, legal counsel, and regulatory experts, you will drive complex files from initial assessment through to court proceedings and administrative hearings. This position provides the opportunity to lead some of the province's most complex compliance and enforcement investigations while contributing to the effective and accountable enforcement of natural resource legislation. For more information, check out the following link: Natural Resource Officer Service.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Degree, diploma or certification in a related discipline such as administrative law, investigation and enforcement, resource management, or criminology. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience leading complex investigations that resulted in an Administrative or Judicial Hearing (ie. Report to Crown Counsel).
- Demonstrated experience gathering and analyzing documents, storing and preserving evidence obtained in a manner acceptable to criminal court proceedings.
- Experience maintaining positive relationships with internal/external partners, stakeholders, and other agencies fundamental to your and the program’s success.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence, or equivalent.
Provisos:
- Will be required to work evenings and weekends.
- Must be willing to travel and be deployed around the province.
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
About this Position:
Amendment August 28, 2026: Posting closing date extended to September 11, 2026.
This competition is to establish an eligibility list to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in the following NROS South Area locations: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Penticton, Revelstoke, Vernon.
This position has full time on-site and field-based requirements.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
For NRO Detective opportunities in other Areas, check out the following (you must apply separately to each Area of interest):
- North Area: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/125271
- Interior Area: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/125272
- Coast Area: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/125274
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit, or Métis) applicants originating from the land known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your resume 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. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - 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, and any relevant information that relates to this position.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
