Summary
Description
The Team
At BC Timber Sales in the Skeena Business Area, you’ll join an experienced team of 30 forestry professionals dedicated to sustainable forest management and climate change leadership. Our teams work together to ensure the health of British Columbia’s forests, while supporting rural economies through sustainable practices that provide thousands of jobs. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where diverse perspectives thrive, with a strong focus on professional and career development guided by experienced leadership. Explore the opportunities that working for the Skeena Business Area can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests. To find out more about our program check out our video.
The Role
The Forest Technologist is responsible for helping develop and monitor operational forestry contracts. Work includes multi-phase timber development, engineering, preparing timber for auction, monitoring harvest conformance and silviculture activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of forestry operations, while providing professional growth in a supportive team environment.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Graduation with a diploma or a degree in resource or forestry management, or greater, AND Registered with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or greater AND a minimum of two (2) years of experience in operational field forestry activities.
OR,
- Enrolled, or eligible for immediate enrollment, with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a forest technologist in training (TFT, ASTFT) or equivalent, for the purpose of obtaining an RFT designation AND a minimum of four (4) years of experience in *operational field forestry activities.
- Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.
*Operational field forestry activities include one or more of the following:
- Timber harvesting cut-block development
- Forest road engineering
- Silviculture
- Harvest operations
- Compliance and enforcement
Preference may be given to:
- Applicants with specific forestry activities experience, such as timber harvesting cut-block development, forest road engineering, silviculture and/or harvest operations.
- Applicants with contract administration experience.
For a complete list of qualifications and requirements please look at the job profile attached to this posting. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dominic.Ignas@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Amendment November 19: Posting closing date extended to November 27.
We currently have two (2) opportunities available.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill temporary and permanent vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Skeena Business Areas, Terrace and Hazelton locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
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 that 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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, we offer exciting opportunities for your career. Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. For more information, please see What We Offer.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.
Professional Designation: YES – Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with FPBC, or able to transfer a current RFT (or related) membership to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Applicants who do not meet the RFT requirement may be considered at a lower classification, subject to having their Trainee Forest Technologist (TFT), Allied Science Trainee Forest Technologist (ASTFT), or related designation and are eligible to achieve their RFT (or greater) designation within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
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 start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
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