LSO FORS 3 – Timber Pricing Coordinator

Posting Title
LSO FORS 3 – Timber Pricing Coordinator

Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Forester 3

Union
PEA

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 CA
Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Clearwater, BC V0E1N0 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H4 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range
$77,718.46 – $99,452.15 annually

Close Date
10/29/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
Regional Operations – South Area

Job Summary

The Team:
The South Area Pricing and Tenures Team is a diverse and experienced group of forest professionals, including Registered Professional Foresters, Registered Forest Technologists, and Licensed Scalers. The team is well-established, consisting of both a pricing section and a tenures section, each with their own leadership. Working in this team offers the chance to collaborate with a wide range of specialists, all dedicated to ensuring accuracy in timber pricing, measurement, and policy implementation while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

The Role:
As the Timber Pricing Coordinator, you are responsible for determining stumpage rates, conducting post-harvest reviews and audits, and serving as a timber pricing expert, providing guidance to licensees, Ministry of Forests’ district, region, and branch staff, as well as executives. Your work ensures the province meets revenue requirements in a fair and systematic way, directly contributing to Crown revenue. This is a great opportunity to deepen your timber pricing and operational expertise while working with a knowledgeable and dynamic team on diverse and rewarding challenges.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Registered as a Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), or able to immediately 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) may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1B level. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or other directly related discipline as recognized by FPBC.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary groups and projects in natural resource management.
• Experience identifying linkages in issue, determining cause and effect and providing sound advice to statutory decision makers.
• Experience in consulting with partners and stakeholders in natural resource management.
• Experience managing concurrent and complex priorities to produce results within restrictive timeframes.

Preference may be given for one (1) or more of the following:

• One (1) or more years of experience leading, supervising and coaching technical and/or professional staff in resource management.
• At least three (3) years of current appraisals, timber pricing policy and procedures experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary groups and projects in natural resource management.
• Experience working with staff, public and other resource partners and stakeholders for the purpose of achieving an organizational goal or objective.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Diana.Skinner@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in one of the following locations: 100 Mile House, Castlegar, Clearwater, Cranbrook, Grand Forks, Kamloops, Kelowna, Merritt, Nelson, Quesnel, Vernon, or Williams Lake.
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.
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.

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 four (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) may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1B 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 – A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

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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Job Category
Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics, Scientific and Technical