BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The Forest Investment and Reporting Branch (FIRB) Planning Team is a collaborative team that leads provincial forest investment initiatives supporting healthy, resilient forests across British Columbia. As a Forest Investment Advisor, you will work with diverse partners, including First Nations, government staff, and industry experts, to advance reforestation, habitat restoration, and climate change mitigation priorities. We value inclusive perspectives, respectful partnerships, and innovative ideas that help shape the future of forest investment in BC.

The Role

As a Forest Investment Advisor, you will provide provincial leadership for key Forest Investment Program initiatives, including forest nutrient management and habitat restoration, as well as all Coast Area projects. In this role, you will work closely with First Nations, delivery partners, subject matter experts, and colleagues across government to help guide investments that support healthy, resilient forests, ecosystem restoration, climate change mitigation, and strong public accountability.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree in forestry, natural resources management, biology, ecology or related field AND minimum 9 years of recent (within the last 12 years) *related work experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  
  *Related work experience must include:
  • Delivering multiple large natural resource management projects, AND
  • Working in a silviculture or reforestation program, AND
  • Planning, implementing or managing climate change adaptation and/or mitigation projects.
• Experience in concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content such as briefing notes, policy drafts, project charters, planning documents, project evaluation documents, reports, and/or correspondence for senior decision makers
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations on technical information and concepts
• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration*, as a Registered Professional Forester with the Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC). 
  
  *Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as a currently Registered Professional member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and able to immediately transfer to the Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Professional Forester.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience supervising geographically dispersed technical and/or professional staff
• Experience working with First Nations
• Experience in forest nutrient management
• Experience in wildlife habitat restoration 
• Experience in project management
• Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Education in climate change adaptation and/or mitigation

Proviso/Willingness Statements:

• This position is required to travel periodically.
• Candidates must be able to carry out field work and meet with clients in person, when required.
• Valid BC driver’s license. 
• Must be able to maintain membership with the Forest Professionals of British Columbia (FPBC) as a member in good standing.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Melanie.Plett@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be based in one of the following locations: Campbell River, Nanaimo, Port McNeill, Port Alberni, Victoria, Daajing Giids, Powell River, Squamish, Surrey, Chilliwack.
The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations. Please contact the hiring manager for more information.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to three (3) 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.

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 Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

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.