BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid Level 3A base position.

Job Overview

Allowable annual cut (AAC) determinations are a key determinant of the social, economic and environmental state of the province. The Provincial Timber Supply Review (TSR) program provides the Chief Forester with all the information that is legally required to be considered in determining an allowable annual cut (AAC) for each of the province’s timber supply areas and tree farm licences.

This position interprets, synthesizes, and documents significant resource analysis processes and decisions to enable statutory decision makers to make robust, legally defensible, and timely decisions regarding timber supply in the Province of British Columbia. This position focuses on planning and coordinating Indigenous engagement to support timber supply reviews and forest inventories, ensuring that engagement meets legal requirements and advances provincial goals of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and is consistent with relevant provincial legislation. Changes in the provincial AAC can significantly affect local employment in logging and processing, impact Indigenous rights and interests and the overall economic activity in the province. As a result, the Timber Supply Review program and the AACs set by the Chief Forester are frequently subject to intense First Nations and public scrutiny.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation with a degree in Forestry or related field from a recognized university.
• Registered, immediately eligible for registration*, as a Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC.
  • Note: “Immediately eligible for registration” means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the registration process with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience collaborating with Indigenous people in planning, designing and implementing engagement processes while demonstrating behaviours needed to build trust and work effectively with Indigenous people.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience organizing and managing complex concurrent projects/initiatives.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Three (3) or more years of experience collaborating with Indigenous people in planning, designing and implementing engagement processes while demonstrating behaviours needed to build trust and work effectively with Indigenous people.
• Three (3) or more years of experience organizing and managing complex concurrent projects/initiatives.

For questions regarding this position, please contact dan.upward@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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:
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 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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now 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/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.