BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Tenures Authorizations team is a close-knit, well-established group of professionals who bring enthusiasm, resilience, and dedication to their work in supporting the District’s permitting decisions. With a core team of seven and strong connections to colleagues in Stewardship, Revenues and Scaling, Administration, First Nations Consultation, Engineering, and Cumulative Effects, this team plays a valued role in guiding the District Manager with expert advice. Their commitment shines through in every challenge they take on together.

The Role:
Step into a role where your forestry knowledge powers decisions that matter by supporting timber harvesting approvals for major and community-based licensees, including First Nations, woodlots, and local forests. Be part of a team that provides technical advisory services in forest tenures, evaluates forestry applications, and prepares decision packages that help guide resource management across the province. With a strong culture of mentorship, collaboration, and connection to key priorities within the Ministry of Forests, this is a meaningful path for professionals looking to grow their career in natural resource management.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment, with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT). Applicants who are registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Trainee Forest Technologist or Allied Science Trainee Forest Technologist may be considered at a lower classification. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, Natural Resource, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as recognized by FPBC.
• Must have and maintain valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
• Experience working in natural resource management.
• Experience performing technical duties and working with key statutes that support natural resource management.
• Experience in consulting, negotiating and resolving conflicts with partners and stakeholders in natural resource management.

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

• Two (2) or more years of experience in leading, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Experience in forest revenue, appraisals, issuance of tenures on Crown land or other functions related to forest management.
• Experience working with Forestry Licence to Cuts, Occupant Licence to Cuts, and Special Use Permits.

Provisos:

• Willingness to conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to carry equipment and supplies in difficult terrain.
• May be required to operate field equipment (i.e.: quad, snowmobile).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Lisa.Graydon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be located in Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St John, or Prince George.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
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.
This position is also posted as a Licensed Science Officer (Other) 2 via Requisition 120508 for those who have the RPF, FIT or ASFIT designation.
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. In addition to the base salary, Registered Forest Technologists are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees. 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, or immediately eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with Forest Professionals BC. Applicants currently registered as a Trainee Forest Technologist (TFT) or Allied Science Trainee Forest Technologist (ASTFT), or immediately eligible for registration as a TFT or ASTFT with FPBC, may be considered for this position at a lower classification. 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 - 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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