Summary
Description
The Team:
The Timber Pricing and Authorizations Team in the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District is a well-established group of eight (8) dedicated professionals, including Registered Forest Technologists, Registered Professional Foresters, and Licensed Scalers. This diverse team brings a wealth of experience and expertise, focusing on delivering Forest Act Authorizations, such as tenures for major licensees, minor tenures, woodlots, and community forests. Our team works in a variety of settings, and includes a mix of office and fieldwork, ensuring timely and accurate issuance of permits, while managing the financial interests of the province. We value mutual respect, support, and a passion for continuous learning, making it a collaborative and rewarding environment to join.
The Role:
This Authorizations Specialist position involves administering Woodlot, Community Forest, and Small Scale Salvage tenures, including preparing cutting and road permits, conducting field inspections to support monitoring goals, and assisting the public and clients with tenure-related inquiries. By ensuring the timely and accurate issuance of permits, the position directly contributes to the efficient management of local resources, benefiting both tenure holders and the community. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a proactive and supportive District that values professional development, career growth, and continuous learning. You may also have the opportunity to support BC Wildfire Service during busy fire seasons through the CORE Team.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist with Forest Professionals BC (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. Applicants currently registered with FPBC as an ASTFT or TFT (or able to transfer their current ASTFT/TFT membership to FPBC within six (6) months) and can achieve full professional designation (RFT) status within 12 months may be considered for this position at a lower classification. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in the natural resource field, or equivalent as recognized by FPBC, and two (2) years of related experience; OR,
- Diploma in a natural resource management field, or equivalent as recognized by FPBC, and three (3) years related experience; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
Related experience includes the following:
- Experience working in natural resource management; preference may be given for recent experience (within the past five (5) years).
- Experience performing technical duties and working with key statutes that support natural resource management.
- Experience in consulting, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with partners and stakeholders in natural resource management.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
- Experience in leading, coaching and/or mentoring staff.
- Recent (within the past five (5) years) experience related to:
- Forestry Authorizations such as review, preparation or issuance; and/or,
- First Nation Consultation and/or information sharing and review.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Mike.Watts@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This posting is to establish an eligibility list to fill both current and/or future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in Vernon.
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until March 31st, 2025; this temporary opportunity may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (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.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Other) 2 via Requisition 117736.
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.
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 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.
The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. In addition to the base salary, Registered Forest Technologists are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.
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 with Forest Professionals BC (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. Applicants currently registered with FPBC as an ASTFT or TFT (or able to transfer their current ASTFT/TFT membership to FPBC within six (6) months) and can achieve full professional designation (RFT) status within 12 months may be considered for this position at a lower classification. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is 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 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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
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