LSO FORS 2 – Planning Forester

Posting Title
LSO FORS 2 – Planning Forester

Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Forester 2

Union
PEA

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y1 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA

Salary Range
$69,969.42 – $89,774.32 annually, plus $44.49 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Hazelton.

Close Date
11/20/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
BC Timber Sales / Skeena Business Area

Job Summary

The Team
At BC Timber Sales in the Skeena Business Area, you’ll join an experienced team of 30 forestry professionals dedicated to sustainable forest management and climate change leadership. Our teams work together to ensure the health of British Columbia’s forests, while supporting rural economies through sustainable practices that provide thousands of jobs. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where diverse perspectives thrive, with a strong focus on professional and career development guided by experienced leadership.Explore the opportunities that working for the Skeena Business Area can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests . To find out more about our program check out our video .

The Role
As a Planning Forester, you’ll play a key role in analyzing and producing data to support the development of comprehensive resource and operational plans, particularly the Forest Stewardship Plan. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that planning strategies align with legislative, consultation, and certification requirements while collaborating with field professionals in timber development, harvesting, engineering, and silviculture. Building strong relationships with Indigenous Peoples, resource partners, and Ministrycontacts will be a rewarding and essential part of your role.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) andtwo (2)years of experience in operational field forestry activities.

Operational field forestry activities include the following:

• • Timber harvesting monitoring/conformance
  • Cut-block development
  • Forest road engineering
  • Silviculture
  • Timber tenure development and administration
  • Planning integrated resource management

• 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.

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

• Directly related planning and integrated resource management experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples.
• Coursework or experience incontract or financial administration.

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 Dominic.Ignas@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 within the BC Timber Sales Skeena Business Area, Hazelton or Terrace.
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.
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.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning anddevelopment. Regular, full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money), have a 35 hour work week, and 4 weeks’ annual paidleave entitlement.To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You .

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 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 Allied Science Forester in Training (ASFIT) or Forester in Training (FIT), or able to transfer their current ASFIT/FIT membership to FPBC within six (6) months, 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 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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Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical