The BC Government Is Hiring & So Many Positions Will Pay You Over $82K

Get your resume ready! 💸

Contributing Writer

The Government of B.C. has so many job openings right now, and a lot of them are offering a salary of over $82,000.

It's good news for anyone looking for work or even a career change.

Many of the jobs posted on the government's website don't require too much experience and offer room for growth.

Salaries like these are welcome in B.C., as the cost of living in many areas is not exactly cheap.

BC Public Service was also recently ranked as one of the best employers for young people in Canada!

Here are six jobs with the B.C government that will pay you over $82,000 a year.

Woodlands supervisor

Salary: Up to $85,592.73 a year

Company: Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Who Should Apply: The job will be based in Kamloops or Clearwater, B.C., so if you live nearby, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

According to the posting, you will be leading a team of forest professionals and contractors and may be responsible for harvesting, developing, and planning. It's a natural fit for lovers of the outdoors!

Apply Here

Geomatics geoscientist

Salary: Up to $85,592.73 a year

Company: Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Who Should Apply: Lovers of science, this is the perfect job for you. The position is based in Victoria, B.C. Among other things, you will be responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the British Columbia Geological Survey, which "conducts research to establish the geological evolution and mineral resources" of B.C.

Apply Here

Inspector of mines, investigative lead

Salary: Up to $83,014.85 a year

Company: Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Who Should Apply: The inspector of mines will work to investigate "alleged breaches of the mining legislation, workplace fatalities, serious injuries, and serious incidents of environmental damage." The job has multiple locations including Kamloops, Cranbrook, Prince George, Smithers, Victoria and Vancouver.

Apply Here

Team lead, business analyst

Salary: Up to $83,014.85 a year

Company: Attorney General

Who Should Apply: You will be responsible for providing leadership and consulting services within the Justice and Public Safety sector. They are looking for someone with communication skills who is great at time management.

Apply Here

Natural resource officer supervisor

Salary: Up to $83,014.85 a year

Company: Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development

Who Should Apply: If you have great management skills, this job could be a fit. As the Natural Resource Officer Supervisor, you will supervise a medium-sized team and will enforce legislation and legal agreements.

Apply Here

Instructional designer

Salary: Up to $94,600.06 a year

Company: BC Public Service Agency

Who Should Apply: This job will entail designing and implementing learning curriculum and program resources. These include webinars, e-learning modules, web, and mobile content.

Apply Here

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