STO-RE 21R - Operations Technologist - Amended

The Team:
Our Haida Gwaii Field Team at BC Timber Sales' Chinook Business Area is a dedicated group of forest professionals committed to sustainable and responsible forestry operations on the beautiful Haida Gwaii island. With a strong focus on inclusive practices, the team actively collaborates with First Nations, peers across the province, and local communities to promote economic and ecological sustainability. As a well-established team since 2003, we are driven by a passion for resilient forest management that supports diverse cultural, economic, and environmental goals across B.C. To find out more about BCTS check out our video.

The Role:
As an Operations Technologist with BC Timber Sales, you’ll play a key role in sustainable forest management by developing operating standards, overseeing contract management, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Your work will have a direct impact on British Columbia’s economy and quality of life, as BCTS revenue supports public initiatives like highways, schools, and healthcare. This role offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to shape forest stewardship practices while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in a supportive and collaborative team environment. To learn more about this opportunity, check out the BC Timber Sales website.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an approved technical institute with a diploma or degree in resource or forestry management and three years of experience in one or more operational field forestry activities, OR
• An equivalent combination of education or experience such as five (5) years of experience in one (1) or more area of operational field forestry.

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

• Timber harvesting monitoring/conformance
• Cut-block development
• Forest road engineering
• Silviculture
• Timber tenure development and administration
  
• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Forest Professionals British Columbia as a Registered Forest Technologist or equivalent.
• Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.

Preferences may be given to candidates with one (1) or more of the following:

• Preference may be given to applicants with three years of specific operational field-based forestry experience in silviculture.
• Preference may be given to applicants with three years of specific forestry experience in one or more operational field-based forestry activities such as tenure development, road and block layout, or timber tenure administration.
• Experience in contract or financial administration.

Provisos

• 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 to meet job requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel in fixed and or rotary winged aircraft and or watercraft.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Slavik.Nastasyev@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment November 15: Salary information updated to include isolation allowance.
This position is located in Daajing Giids.
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 for similar temporary and permanent vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Chinook Business Area (Daajing Giids).
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, 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.

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.


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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.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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