BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

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

Job Overview

To provide senior technical advisory services to a program area in the natural resource sector.

Qualifications

Education and Experience  
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a natural resource field and 6 months of related experience; OR
• Diploma in a natural resource field and 1 year of related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in a natural resource field and 3 years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; AND

Related experience includes: 
• Experience in assessing timber harvesting performance and methods 
• Experience in compliance and enforcement with respect to licences, acts and regulations 
• Experience in basic forestry measurement techniques such as traversing, cruising and scaling 
• Experience in basic assessments related to the Forest and Range Practices Act 
• Experience in mapping 
• Experience in using computer hardware and software 

Preference may be given to applicants with 1 or more of the following: 
• Valid Interior Scaling License holder 
• experience in mapping
• Registered, or eligible for registration as a Registered Forest Technologist with the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals.  Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Experience with Residue and Waste applications, surveys, and/or fieldwork and administration

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kailee.MacKinnon@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position

Currently there is 1 permanent, full-time opportunity available in Prince George.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement. 
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service

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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.

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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.

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.