BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
As a Stewardship Forester, you’ll contribute to a well-established Stewardship team that plays an important role in forest health, resource monitoring, silviculture, and strategic planning. Working closely with First Nations, stakeholders, industry representatives, and government partners, you’ll be part of an experienced and inclusive team committed to sustainable forest management and positive relationships across the region.

The Role
As a Stewardship Forester, you will provide professional advice and support on a wide range of natural resource management activities, including resource monitoring, silviculture, strategic planning, forest health, and timber supply reviews. In this role, you will work collaboratively with licensees, local First Nations, communities, and colleagues to help ensure forest values are managed responsibly and that public interests are considered in decision-making. This position offers a unique blend of office and field work in a beautiful and diverse district, providing opportunities to tackle complex challenges and contribute to sustainable forest stewardship. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and where strong relationships help drive innovation and positive outcomes for people, communities, and the environment that support healthy forests and resilient communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).

Related Experience may include:

• Experience in consulting with stakeholders in natural resource management.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the Forest Professionals (FPBC). Immediately eligible is within six months.

Provisos /Willingness statement(s) 

• 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.
• Willingness to travel on occasion overnight or extended stays.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment.
• Meet safety standards of Work Safe BC.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact tiffany.johnson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Two (2) Positions are available. 
One position will be located in Cranbrook and one position will be located in either Castlegar, Grand Forks, Nakusp, Nelson or Revelstoke (candidate's choice)
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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) 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.

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.