BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 24 base position.

Job Overview
The Certification Standards Officer (CSO) is responsible for the co-ordination, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of forest certification systems and safety across BCTS. The CSO must ensure the alignment of the BCTS program with provincial programs through the employment of leadership and influence skills. This position is the primary contact for internal and third-party forest certification audits to evaluate adherence to and the performance of, prescribed standards and processes.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an approved technical institute with a diploma or a 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 and five (5) years of experience in one (1) or more operational field forestry.

Operational field forestry activities include one (1) or more of the following:

                 • 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.
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Forest Management and Safety Certification Systems.
• 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:

• Experience with auditing forest management activities and processes.
• Three (3) years of experience in one (1) or more operational field-based forestry activity such as timber harvesting monitoring/conformance, cut-block development, forest road engineering, silviculture or timber tenure development and 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 Melody.Wilson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is located in Port McNeill.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill temporary and permanent vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Seaward-tlasta Business Area, Port McNeill.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.