Summary
Description
The Team
The Sunshine Coast District’s Engineering department is dedicated to maintaining and improving the safety and accessibility of British Columbia’s Forest Service Road network for both industrial and public users. The team consists of three key positions, including an Engineering Officer, a Senior Engineering Technician, and an Authorizations Technologist.
The Role
As an Authorizations Technologist, you will be instrumental in ensuring the safety and accessibility of the Forest Service Road (FSR) network. Your responsibilities will include conducting road inspections, managing electronic traffic counters, overseeing routine maintenance activities, preparing and implementing maintenance contracts, and developing cost estimates. This role is crucial in supporting and collaborating with other teams within the district, particularly the Authorizations Team, to ensure the seamless integration and execution of district priorities.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Currently enrolled, or graduated from, a post-secondary program in Natural Resource Management or related field (forestry, environmental science, conservation, biology, etc.) OR;
- Secondary School graduation or equivalent, and a minimum 1 year working experience in natural resource management or related field (Biology, Water, Conservation, etc.
- Valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s licence.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Registered, or eligible for registration as a Registered Forest Technologist with Forest Professionals B.C. (FPBC)
- Minimum 1-year recent experience (within the last 5 years) in waste and residue (i.e. submissions, check surveys, utilization), tenure administration (i.e. cutting permits, road permits), appraisals, or timber cruising.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Megan.MacGregor@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or 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.
Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed..
Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
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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