BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a LSO 2 base position

Job Overview
To provide professional advisory services to a program area in the natural resource sector. The primary role of the Stewardship Forester includes Resource Monitoring, Silviculture, Strategic Operational Planning, Timber Supply Reviews, Land Based Investment Delivery and Forest Health.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the Association of BC Forest Professionals.
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (FPBC).  Note: Immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership, or to complete registration within six (6) months of employment. 
• Experience in consulting with partners in natural resource management.
• Recent (within the past 3 years) experience related to First Nations consultation, collaboration and relationship building in British Columbia.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following

• Experience writing and/or reviewing Forest Stewardship Plans. 
• Experience with geospatial analysis and data.
• Experience with Regional Land Use Planning Processes in the context of natural resource management in BC. 

Willingness statements or provisos

• Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.
• Must have a valid B.C. driver’s licence.
• Willingness to conduct field work which may include travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay in rough camp conditions and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment.
• Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cheryl.MacKenzie@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Forests offices: Burns Lake, Smithers, Terrace. 
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a 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.