STO-RE 21R - Operations Technologist - Temporary Assignment - Closing date extended
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Requisition Number: 115015
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Category: Scientific and Technical
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Classification: Scientific/Tech Off R21 - Res
Temporary End Date: September 12, 2025
Description
BC Timber Sales (BCTS) ensures British Columbians receive fair value from the harvest of sustainably managed public timber, while providing thousands of direct and indirect jobs in rural communities. To find out more about our program check out our video.
A career path in BC Timber Sales offers exceptional opportunities to develop new solutions to complex problems, and to learn and grow personally and professionally. Existing and future BCTS employees have the opportunity to impact public and private forests, communities, the economy and the lives of British Columbians in positive and unique ways.
To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.
The Team
BCTS Cariboo-Chilcotin is composed of up to 52 new and seasoned professionals and technologists that work in a collaborative environment to meet program objectives and support our local communities. We are the operational arm of the Ministry of Forests.
Working for BC Timber Sales, you can expect:
- 7-hour workday / 35-hour work week.
- Options for flexible workdays.
- Maintained vehicle fleet.
- Ergonomic workstations.
- Boot allowance.
- Training and professional development is encouraged and supported.
- 3 weeks of holidays to start. (BCGEU)
- Paid sick leave.
- Benefit package including health and dental.
- Employee Discount Store.
- Pension Plan.
BCTS provides a good work life balance, an excellent benefit package, and safe work environment.
The Role
The Operations Technologist is responsible for developing operating standards, implementing new forest management practices, contract management, coordinating technical activities, monitoring adherence to legislative and environmental standards and providing technical expertise to staff in one or more of the following areas: tenure development, road and block layout, silviculture, timber tenure administration and forestry contract administration.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an approved technical institute with a diploma or degree in resource or forestry management and three (3) years of experience in one (1) 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 the following:
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- 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 Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist or equivalent.
- 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:
- 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 chad.marchand@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until September 12, 2025. This temporary opportunity may become permanent.
This position may be located in Williams Lake or Quesnel.
This position has on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established for similar vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Cariboo-Chilcotin Business Area, (Williams Lake, Quesnel)
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
Amendment September 3, 2024: Closing date extended to October 11, 2024
Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.
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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