BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
At BC Timber Sales (BCTS) in the Omineca business area, you'll join an experienced team of about 50 dedicated forestry professionals. You’ll work alongside roles like the Timber Sales Manager, Operations Manager, and Indigenous Relations Liaison to ensure that BC’s public timber is managed responsibly, benefiting local ecosystems and communities. Our team is collaborative and passionate about the outdoors and forestry, creating a supportive and active work environment. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests. To find out more about our program check out our video.

The Role
As a Woodlands Supervisor, you will lead and support a team delivering forest development, silviculture, forest health, and contract management activities, while ensuring forestry operations are sustainable, compliant, and aligned with environmental, business, and stewardship objectives. You’ll have the opportunity to bring people together, value diverse perspectives, and build strong relationships with colleagues, Indigenous partners, stakeholders, and communities. This role offers meaningful work that supports healthy forests, strong communities, and responsible resource development for the benefit of current and future generations.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience in operational forestry such as forest tenures, cut-block and road development, engineering, silviculture, harvest operations or compliance and enforcement.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).
• 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:

• Six (6) or more months of experience supervising staff including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans, and approval of leave.
• One (1) or more years of experience in design, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges and major structures.
• One (1) or more years of experience in contract and/or project management.

For a complete list of qualifications and requirements please look at the job profile attached to this posting. For questions regarding this position, please contact Gokce.Ozel@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above (Fort St James, Mackenzie, Prince George, or Vanderhoof).
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.
This position is also posted as STO-RE 27 under requisition 126400.
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 - You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
If you do not meet this requirement, apply to the Scientific Technical Officer (Resource) 27 opportunity via Requisition 126400.

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.