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Bring your passion and commitment to excellence in sustainable forest management
The Ministry of Forests is responsible for the stewardship of provincial Crown land and ensures the sustainable management of forest, wildlife, water and other land-based resources. The Ministry manages these resources in a manner that embraces economic, environmental and social goals of government.
As a Senior Resource Authorizations Technologist, you provide expertise and advice to others with a strong focus on overseeing and providing guidance to the work of other technical staff and contracted resources. This position is responsible for checking and approving residue and waste surveys/submissions, timber cruises and compilations, appraisal submissions and the quality assurance program for all major and minor licensees. You may also have an opportunity to broaden your natural resource experience by supporting other program areas within the Sunshine Coast District office on an as needed basis.
A career with the Ministry of Forests offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging and rewarding roles, while supporting a healthy work/life balance. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why work for the Ministry of Forests.
Job Requirements:
- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or similar professional designation. 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 is required before an offer of employment can be made.
- Degree, diploma, or equivalent in a natural resource field.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
Preference may be given to candidates with one (1) or more of the following:
- Two (2) or more years of forestry related experience.
- Experience with specific forestry activities, such as timber harvesting cut-block development, forest road engineering, silviculture, and/or harvest operations.
- Experience in tenure administration (i.e. cutting permits, road permits) appraisals, timber cruising, waste and residue, and/or scaling.
Provisos:
- Conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork.
- Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must be willing and able to travel in fixed and/or rotary winged aircraft and/or watercraft.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Jillian.Tougas@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Powell River.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week as per the 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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Powell River.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Powell River is a coastal by nature community located on the upper Sunshine Coast, about 145km/90mi northwest of Vancouver. It’s accessible by ferry from Vancouver Island, or from Earl’s Cove while driving up from Gibsons or Sechelt. This community offers water lovers a myriad of opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, fishing, and scuba diving. There is world class hiking, mountain biking and climbing minutes from your office. A cultural and music capital of Canada, including the Kathaumix, PRISMA and Townsite Jazz Festivals. Don’t miss Marine Avenue’s art galleries and dining, plus the historic Townsite, designated a National Historic District in 1995.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
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.
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. Applicants who do not meet the RFT requirement may be considered at a lower classification, subject to having their TFT, ASTFT, or related professional designation. 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 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 – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed in the job profile. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Note: for long or essay style questionnaires, we recommend saving frequently while completing it. You can also copy the questions into another document, complete it offline, then log back in and copy/paste your responses when you are ready to submit your application.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
