BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The Regional Operations team in 100 Mile House works at the heart of natural resource management in the Cariboo. Bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, the team collaborates with First Nations, stakeholders, industry, and communities to address complex challenges and deliver practical, science-based solutions in support of the region's forests and natural resources.

The Role:
The forests of the Cariboo are shaped by complex stewardship decisions, changing environmental conditions, and the ongoing need to balance ecological, social, and economic values. As a Stewardship Forester, you'll provide professional expertise across resource monitoring, silviculture planning and operations, forest health, timber supply review, wildfire recovery, and forest investment programs, helping guide the stewardship of resilient forests that support communities, industry, and sustainable resource management across the region.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in the natural resource management field, or equivalent, as recognized by Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).
• Valid BC Driver’s Licence that does not restrict the applicant from performing the duties of the job (Class 5, 7N, etc.).
• Must meet safety standards of WorkSafeBC.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment.
• 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.

Professional Registration and Certification Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

Preference may be given to those with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience in operational silviculture.
• Experience in contract management.
• Demonstrated experience preparing forestry related treatment prescriptions.
• Field supervision experience of silviculture workers or contracts.
• Experience with the Reporting and Silviculture Updates and Land Status Tracking System (RESULTS) database.
• Silviculture Accredited Surveyor (SAS).
• Experience with, or working knowledge of, GIS.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrew.Greschner@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available in 100 Mile House.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in 100 Mile House.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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 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 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 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) in BC 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 job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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.