Summary
Description
The Team
The Scaling and Waste team is an established group of dedicated professionals that includes two Supervisors and two check scalers. Collaborating closely with the Cruising and Appraisals teams, they play a critical role in safeguarding revenue for the province.
The Role
As the Scaling Officer – Interior, you’ll take on diverse responsibilities, including waste submission approvals, field audits, and check scaling, all of which play a vital role in protecting provincial revenue. With a mix of outdoor work and varied tasks, this position offers a rewarding sense of accomplishment each day. As part of a supportive and close-knit team, you’ll find camaraderie and a family-like atmosphere that celebrates each team member’s unique contributions.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Valid Interior Scaler licence with required endorsements, OR
- Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) 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. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
- Three (3) years of recent (within the last 5 years) of operational experience related to Waste surveying and submission.
- Three (3) years of operational scaling experience.
Provisos
- Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions, in remote areas, and withstand the rigours of fieldwork.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Val.Golley@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Forests offices: Castlegar, Nelson, Nakusp or Revelstoke.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 1 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future 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.
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.
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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 – 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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