BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 27 base position

Job Overview
The position is focused on managing all aspects of the South Island Natural Resource District engineering/roads program, which includes bridges, resource roads (Forest Service Roads and Road Permit Roads) and surveys/road designs. The position leads annual budgets, contracts and supervises staff and is involved in stakeholder engagement and First Nation consultation. The position supports legal requirements associated with roads while managing for safety.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree (or higher) or diploma in forestry engineering or related natural resource field (i.e. forestry) and minimum of two (2) years of experience in road, bridge and major structures design or construction or maintenance; gained within the last five (5) years, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Registered or immediately eligible for registration with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or related designation. Confirmation of registration will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Experience in contract and/or project supervision.
• Program management experience which may include setting program goals and objectives.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) year of experience in one (1) or more of the following gained within the last 5 years:

• Budget management experience.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Cutblock and road layout experience.

Provisos and Willingness Statements:

• Willing and able to conduct field work which may include travel and outdoor work in all weather conditions and flying in remote locations.
• Willing and able to operate a variety of equipment as required.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence or equivalent.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Dave.Poilievre@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Port Alberni.
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 in Port Alberni.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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 Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit, or Métis) applicants originating from the land known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and 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, or immediately eligible for registration (within six (6) months of employment), as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or related designation with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.