LSO FORS - Practices Forester

Position: LSO FORS 2 - Practices 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
11/1/2026
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service - Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
FOR
- Regional Operations Division, South Area - BC Timber Sale
- Okanagan Columbia

Job Summary
The Team   The Okanagan-Columbia Business Area’s Timber sales team brings together planning, development, engineering, harvesting and silviculture professionals who work collaboratively to support sustainable forest management and timber development. As a Practices Forester, you’ll work alongside Planning Foresters, GIS professionals, Engineering Technologists, Operations Technologists and Indigenous Relations Liaisons in a knowledgeable and supportive environment where diverse perspectives, teamwork and practical problem-solving are valued.

Your contributions will help strengthen stakeholder engagement, support BCTS’ mandate and deliver timber sales that benefit communities across the region.

The Role   As a Practices Forester, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise to meaningful forest development, silviculture, forest health and contract management projects that make a lasting difference across British Columbia. You’ll build relationships with Indigenous partners, stakeholders and communities while helping shape sustainable forestry practices, healthy ecosystems and strong communities—giving you the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to forests and resources that will benefit future generations.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements     A Registered Professional Forester (RPF), or be eligible for registration as an RPF with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) and two (2) years of experience in operational field forestry activities.
Operational field forestry activities include the following:
Forest road engineering
Silviculture
Timber tenure development and administration
Planning integrated resource management
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.
Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:
Experience in more than one (1) operational field forestry activity.
Experience working with Indigenous Peoples.
Experience in contract management.
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 Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals as a member in good standing.
About this Position   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 for similar future permanent or temporary vacancies in the BC Timber Sales Okanagan Columbia Business Area, Vernon.
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) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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 ).

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