Summary
Description
The Team
For their part, this team is responsible for delivering the BCTS Business Plan and the Prince George Business Area’s Timber Sales goals. The team is skilled in all phases of operational forestry development including total chance planning, multiphase timber development, forestry field assessments, timber appraisals, and Timber Sale Licence package development. It collaborates across BCTS functional teams, other forest professionals, government agencies, local interest groups, and First Nations to deliver public timber to open, competitive auction.
The Role
As a Resource Professional, you’ll have an opportunity to apply your experience and expertise in forest operations management. As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for implementing and improving best management practices. Your role will include overseeing timber development through external contractors and guiding internal forestry development activities as an in-house subject matter expert. You will conduct reviews of timber development and investigations into harvesting practices, professionally summarizing your work with documentation and recommendations.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a natural resource field and two (2) years of related experience*; OR
- Diploma in a natural resource field and three (3) years related experience*; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
*Related experience must include:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in timber evaluation and appraisals.
- Experience in multidisciplinary issues involved in natural resource management.
Professional Registration and Certification Requirement
- Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT), or equivalent, with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).
Preference may be given to candidates with one (1) or more of the following:
- Master’s degree in forestry or a related field.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in contract management.
Provisos:
- Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.
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 Raymond.Jacob@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position can be based out of either of the locations listed above.
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 temporary and 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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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. 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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