STO 27R – Engineering Program Specialist

The Team
The Engineering Branch at the Ministry of Forests is an established team of 55 professionals, including engineers, forest technologists, and administrative staff, dedicated to maintaining and upgrading over 12,000 km of Forest Service Roads and bridges across the province. This team collaborates closely with regional operations, BC Timber Sales, BC Wildfire Services, Corporate Services for the Natural Resource Sector, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, and other partners. As a member of this team, you’ll directly contribute to BC Wildfire Services’ mandate of delivering effective wildfire management and emergency response, protecting lives and values at risk, and promoting sustainable, resilient ecosystems.

The Role
Engineering Program Specialist provides essential professional and technical engineering support to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) operations across the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. By offering expert engineering advice, guidance, and support, the role collaborates with BCWS and Natural Resource District teams to ensure wildfire risk reduction and rehabilitation efforts are effectively managed, focusing on safe access and infrastructure. The role also coordinates the provision of specialized expertise, data, and resources from the Engineering Branch to BCWS as needed, adapting to shifting regional needs to support wildfire management across the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Forestry or Natural Resource Management or a technical diploma in a related field (i.e. forestry, forest engineering, survey geomatics, geoscience, construction) or equivalent.  
• Registered in good standing, or eligible for immediate registration, with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or equivalent. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in Natural Resource Management, Resource Road Engineering, Natural Resource Operations and access management.
• Experience in contract and/or project supervision.
• Valid B.C. driver’s licence.

Preferences:

• Preference may be given to a candidate with experience in wildfire suppression.
• Preference may be given to a candidate with experience in wildfire rehabilitation.
• Preference may be given to a candidate with experience in wildfire risk reduction.
• Preference may be given to a candidate with experience in road deactivation.
• Experience in project supervision and/or field reviews, including acting as CRP or CM or POR on road or bridge projects. 

Provisos

• May be required to operate a variety of equipment.
• Conduct fieldwork which may include travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions and flying in remote locations. Includes CORE deployments of up to 14 days when required.

For questions regarding this position, please contact joe.kenny@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
2 Positions available.
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Sector office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of 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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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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, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with FPBC. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to FPBC 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 comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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