LSO FORS 2 - Stewardship Forester

The Team:
The Stewardship Team is a dedicated group of Registered Professional Foresters passionate about sustainable forest management and environmental stewardship. With a broad range of forestry experience, this established team includes three Stewardship Foresters and one Stewardship Officer, and we're looking to welcome a fourth Stewardship Forester. Our primary work functions include managing reforestation efforts, forest practice evaluations, and Forest Stewardship Plan reviews, making a significant impact on natural resource management. The Stewardship Team works alongside teams such as First Nations, GIS, Wildfire Risk Reduction, Wildfire Recovery and Authorization. The Stewardship Team provides expert advisory services in key areas like reforestation, forest harvesting, forest health, fire management, and ecosystem restoration.

The Role:
As a Stewardship Forester, you will play a vital role in shaping forest management practices within the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District. This role primarily involves managing reforestation efforts, contract management, conducting and analysing forest practices, and administering Forest Stewardship Plan reviews and adjudications. There is also a minor component of applying your expertise to support and guide the development of procedures, policies, forest management practices, evaluating resource use applications, consulting with stakeholders and First Nations, and making recommendations for decision-makers. This exciting blend of office and field work provides a unique opportunity to see your impact on forest stewardship firsthand, with plenty of room to grow your skills and expand your knowledge in a supportive, passionate team environment.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester, with Forest Professionals British Columbia (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 ASFIT or FIT (or able to transfer their current ASFIT/FIT membership to FPBC within six (6) months of employment) may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1A level. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by Forest Professionals BC.
• Operational forest management work experience.
• Experience in engaging with stakeholders/partners in natural resource management.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:

• Operational forest management work experience in BC or Alberta.
• Work experience in one or more of the following areas of forestry: forest tenures, silviculture, harvest operations, permitting, planning, integrated resource management, or forestry contract administration.
• GIS applications experience.
• Operational and strategic forest landscape level planning experience.
• First Nations’ engagement experience.
• Client service experience.
• Experience with government information systems (Reporting Silviculture Updates and Landstatus Tracking System (RESULTS), Forest Tenure Administration (FTA), Forest Stewardship Plans (FSP), etc.).

Provisos:

• Meet safety standards of WorkSafe BC.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment.
• 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Tony.Zanotto@gov.bc.ca or Wesley.Wolfe@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Vernon.
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Vernon.
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.

An exciting opportunity exists to live, work and explore within the Okanagan Shuswap Resource District located in the beautiful city of Vernon. Vernon is surrounded by rolling grasslands with rocky outcrops and stands of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, its three lakes and mountain views in every direction command attention. Nature remains Vernon's biggest asset. Famous champagne powder at Silver Star Mountain Resort, just 22km/13mi from downtown, attracts skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and snowmobilers. In summer, countless hiking and cycling trails to explore every area from the historic Grey Canal within the city to the nearby provincial parks and the rugged Monashee Mountain Range. Mountain biking is also a big draw at Silver Star.

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. On top of the base salary, regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees, a 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), and start off with 4 weeks of annual paid vacation. 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 as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), or able to transfer a current membership to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Applicants currently registered with FPBC as an ASFIT or FIT (or able to transfer their current ASFIT/FIT membership to FPBC within six (6) months of employment) may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1A level. 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 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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