BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 21 base position

Job Overview
This position works with minimal supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and foresters, balancing technical fieldwork with data management, and planning and administration of research projects.  Key responsibilities include designing and carrying out fieldwork and coordinating detailed and complex scientific field measurements and input into the corporate growth and yield database, ensuring a continued source of high-quality research data required for development of state-of-the-art provincial forest management policy and practices.  This position provides technical expertise and field services in support of the provincial growth and yield and silviculture research program, quality assures data, and ensures linkages with other branches responsible for forest management planning and development of provincial legislation, policy and practices.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
•    Degree or technical diploma in resource or forestry management, and a minimum two (2) years’ experience in forestry activities; OR, 
•    An equivalent combination of education and five (5) or more years’ experience in forestry activities may be considered. 
•    Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Forest Technologist with Forest Professionals BC(FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the FPBC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
•    Experience and working knowledge of silviculture, growth and yield, inventory (biometrics), technical forestry management, field operations, statistics and related software programs (e.g., SAS, R).
•    Experience and working knowledge of contract administration, financial management and control.
•    Experience collecting field data covering a range of stand attributes using specialized electronic instruments and scientific equipment that includes observing, reporting, and maintaining accurate records.
•    Demonstrated experience using MicroSoft Office Suite and databases.
•    Experience to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
•    Experience and knowledge of forest ecology, health, and soils; provincial forest tenure and resource management legislation; and Ministry mandate and structure.
•    Demonstrated experience summarizing and conducting statistical analyses of field data.
•    Experience with various spatial products, including mapping and data queries using GIS and digital mapping tools. 
•    Experience in more than one field of forestry.

Provisos
•    Must hold and maintain a valid BC Driver’s Licence. 
•    Willing and able to operate 4X4 trucks on all types of terrain.
•    Willing and able to travel frequently to research sites for several days to conduct field work which may include working outside normal hours, independent travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions, hiking long distance with heavy equipment, and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
•    Must be willing, physically fit and able to fly in fixed or rotary wing aircraft. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jodi.Axelson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 06/25/2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This position has full time on-site requirements. 
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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:
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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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. Applicants who do not meet the RFT requirement may be considered at a lower classification, subject to having their Trainee Forest Technologist (TFT), Allied Science Trainee Forest Technologist (ASTFT), or related designation and are eligible to achieve their RFT (or greater) designation within six (6) months of employment. 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 - 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.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.