LSO FORS - Planning Forester

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Posting Title

Position Classification

Licensed Sc Off Forester 2

Union

PEA

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$74,230.62 - $95,324.04 annually

Close Date

10/12/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service ->
Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division

FOR
- Regional Operations Division, South Area - BC Timber Sale - Okanagan Columbia

Join the established TOC Planning Team within the Okanagan Columbia Business Area, a collaborative group of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals who work together in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with Planning Foresters, Indigenous Relations Liaisons and Practices Foresters, building strong relationships and contributing to meaningful stakeholder engagement while helping deliver sustainable timber sales that support communities across the region. The team values collaboration, diverse perspectives and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their skills and experience.

As a Planning Forester, you’ll engage with stakeholders early in the harvest planning process, creating opportunities for diverse perspectives and local knowledge to be heard and considered. You’ll develop five-year sales plans, oversee field recce contracts and coordinate with specialists such as hydrologists, biologists and geologists, applying your practical skills to complex forest management challenges while supporting fair market pricing and revenue for the Province.

This is an opportunity to build your skills alongside an experienced, collaborative team and make a meaningful contribution to sustainable forest management and communities across the region.

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with the Forest Professionals of British Columbia(FPBC) and two years of experience in operational field forestry activities.
• Operational field forestry activities include the following:
  • Timber harvesting monitoring/conformance
  • Cut-block development
  • Forest road engineering
  • Silviculture
  • Timber tenure development and administration
  • Planning integrated resource management
• 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

• Directly related planning and integrated resource management experience
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples
• Coursework or experience in contract or financial administration
• 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.
• Must be able to maintain membership with the Forest Professionals of BC as a member in good standing

There is currently one (1) vacancy available in Vernon.
An eligibility list may be established for similar vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Okanagan Columbia Business Area, Vernon.
Flexible work options may be available; successful candidate can work up to 2 days a week remotely subject to an approved telework agreement.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) is required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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