BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Tenure Operations and Sustainability team is a well-established, collaborative group of 18 professionals dedicated to shaping the strategic direction, legislation, policy, and sustainability initiatives that support BC Timber Sales across the province. We value diverse perspectives, inclusive collaboration, and strong partnerships with First Nations, communities, industry, and government partners to advance sustainable forest management. As a Senior Policy Officer, you will work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues while contributing to meaningful provincial policy and legislative initiatives that help ensure British Columbia’s public forests are managed responsibly for the benefit of current and future generations.

The Role
As a Senior Policy Officer, you will play a key role in shaping the legislation, policies, and tenure practices that guide BC Timber Sales across the province. Working with diverse partners, including Indigenous Nations, government decision-makers, industry representatives, and forestry professionals, you will provide strategic advice, lead complex policy initiatives, and help ensure sustainable and equitable forest management. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of forestry in British Columbia through meaningful, high-impact work that supports environmental stewardship, sustainable economic opportunities, and inclusive engagement with communities and stakeholders.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in forestry, forest science, forest ecology, forest engineering, or other related field; AND
• Five years of operational experience in forest management (e.g., harvest operations, planning, silviculture) or tenure administration.
• Experience providing services in accordance with established standards of professional ethics and conduct.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• Registered or immediately eligible to register with the Forest Professionals of British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Professional Forester.
• Possess a valid B.C. drivers or be eligible to immediately acquire one.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following: 

• Experience preparing written briefing materials, reports and correspondence for executive and senior management levels of ministries and organizations or elected members of government (e.g., treasury board and cabinet submissions, ministerial response letters, information notes, decision notes, analyses and recommendations etc.).
• Experience planning, developing and implementing natural resource sector legislation, regulation and policies.
• Experience with policy research and analysis, and research project work.
• Experience planning, coordinating and implementing research and analytical activities.
• Experience successfully negotiating/mediating solutions in the natural resource sector.
• Experience planning, auctioning and administering forest tenures or timber harvesting-related sale and purchase contracts.
• Experience preparing instructional, educational or other communication materials such as advisory bulletins, standard operating procedures, or training materials.
• Recent BCTS program experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Gilbert.Richir@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 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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.