STO-RE R - Forest Technologist - Closing date extended

The Team

At BC Timber Sales Peace-Liard, our teams work collaboratively to ensure sustainable forest management, while promoting growth and innovation. The Engineering, Harvesting, and Silviculture teams play key roles in operational forestry, contributing to the health of both the environment and rural economies. With a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, we foster an environment where individual perspectives strengthen our work, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help us manage crown timber responsibly and sustainably.

Each team provides a supportive atmosphere, guided by experienced leadership committed to your professional development.

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This role involves quality assessing contract work, developing and monitoring contracts, ensuring timber sale license harvest compliance, and conducting road inspections. With tasks like digital data entry and monitoring harvest conformance, your work will support communities by enabling sustainable forestry practices and generating local revenue. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of forestry operations, fostering professional growth while contributing to a positive, supportive team culture.

• Graduation with a diploma or a degree in resource or forestry management.
• Registered with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or greater, AND a minimum of two (2) years of experience in operational field forestry activities, OR
• Enrolled, or eligible for immediate enrollment, with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a trainee forest technologist (TFT, ASTFT) or equivalent, for the purpose of obtaining an RFT designation (or greater) AND a minimum of four (4) years of experience in operational field forestry activities.

Operational field forestry activities include one (1) or more of the following:

• Timber harvesting cut-block development
  • Forest road engineering
  • Silviculture
  • Harvest operations
  • Compliance and enforcement
• 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.

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Three (3) positions available. Positions available in Dawson Creek and Fort St John. Flexible work options are available; these positions 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 temporary and permanent vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Peace-Liard Business Area, Dawson Creek or Fort St John.

Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for these positions, but at a lower classification. Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

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