BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Planning Officer is responsible for leading all strategic and integrated Planning activities for the Business Area's (BA) four regional offices. This role oversees the development and implementation of Forest Stewardship Plans and Forest Operations Plans, while contributing to higher-level planning initiatives.  Supervising a team of three Planning Foresters, the Planning Officer ensures planning activities are effectively coordinated and aligned with business objectives. 

The Role
The Chinook Business Area covers some of British Columbia’s most diverse landscapes, including the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky Corridor, Sunshine Coast, and Haida Gwaii. This is a unique opportunity to advance sustainable forest management practices to create lasting benefits for forests, communities, and partnerships across the region. To learn more about the innovative work taking place in the Chinook Business Area, view this recent video produced by the BCTS Powell River team, with whom you will work.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with the Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) and three years of experience in operational forestry such as forest tenures, cut-block and road development, engineering, silviculture, harvest operations or compliance and enforcement.
• Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License 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:

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with the Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) and four years of experience in operational field forestry such as forest tenures, cut-block and road development, engineering, silviculture, harvest operations or compliance and enforcement.
• Forestry experience includes timber sales planning, forestry planning or integrated resource management.
• Experience in program administration including allocating resources, managing/supervising staff and administering budgets.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples

Provisos:

• Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork.
• Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions
• Must be willing and able to travel to meet job requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel in fixed and or rotary winged aircraft and or watercraft

For questions regarding this position, please contact Todd.Monge@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two 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.