STO-RE 18R - Forest Technologist

The Team
At BC Timber Sales - Peace-Liard, our teams work collaboratively to ensure sustainable forest management, while promoting growth and innovation. The Engineering, Harvesting, and Silviculture teams play key roles in operational forestry, contributing to the health of both the environment and rural economies. With a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, we foster an environment where individual perspectives strengthen our work, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help us manage crown timber responsibly and sustainably. Each team provides a supportive atmosphere, guided by experienced leadership committed to your professional development. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests. To find out more about our program check out our video.

The Role
This role involves quality assessing contract work, developing and monitoring contracts, ensuring timber sale license harvest compliance, and conducting road inspections. With tasks like digital data entry and monitoring harvest conformance, your work will support communities by enabling sustainable forestry practices and generating local revenue. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of forestry operations, fostering professional growth while contributing to a positive, supportive team culture.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation with a diploma or a degree in resource or forestry management.
• Registered with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or greater, AND a minimum of two (2) years of experience in operational field forestry activities, OR
• Enrolled, or eligible for immediate enrollment, with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a trainee forest technologist (TFT, ASTFT) or equivalent, for the purpose of obtaining an RFT designation (or greater) AND a minimum of four (4) years of experience in operational field forestry activities.

Operational field forestry activities include one (1) or more of the following:

• • Timber harvesting cut-block development
  • Forest road engineering
  • Silviculture
  • Harvest operations
  • Compliance and enforcement

• 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 these positions, please contact Terry.Regner@gov.bc.ca.

About these Positions:
Four (4) positions available.
Positions available in Dawson Creek and Fort St John.
Flexible work options are available; these positions 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 within the BC Timber Sales Peace-Liard Business Area, Dawson Creek or Fort St John.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for these positions, but at a lower classification.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that 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.

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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. Applicants who do not meet the RFT requirement may be considered at a lower classification, subject to having their Trainee Forest Technologist (TFT), Allied Science Trainee Forest Technologist (ASTFT), or related designation and are eligible to achieve their RFT (or greater) designation 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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