LSO FORS 2 Practices Forester

The Team:
The Chilliwack Field Team is an established group of six experienced forest professionals including Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) and Registered Forest Technologists (RFTs) who bring diverse knowledge and perspectives to their work. As part of this team youll collaborate with a wide range of specialistssuch as Engineering Officers Planning Foresters Silviculture experts GIS analysts Indigenous Relations teams and Business Administration staffwhile contributing to sustainable forest management that supports ecological cultural social and economic values for future generations. We value inclusivity adaptability and teamwork and we welcome individuals who bring unique experiences and ideas to help us lead positive change in B.C.s evolving forest sector.

The Role:
As a Practices Forester youll take on a variety of responsibilities including operational planning designing cut blocks and forest roads and planning and evaluating silviculture activities to ensure sustainable forest management. Your work helps protect ecological values and supports communities by contributing to healthy forests that provide long-term social cultural and economic benefits. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally learn from experienced colleagues and bring your ideas forward in an environment that values innovation collaboration and diverse our cohesive and friendly team enjoy a balanced 35-hour work week and contribute to initiatives that support highways schools and healthcare services. Embrace this opportunity to make a difference in B.C.s forests and in your professional growth. To learn more about this opportunity check outWhy Work for the Ministry of Forestsand theBC Timber Sales website.

Qualifications:

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with Forest Professionals 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. Drivers License that does not limit or restrict the ability toconduct the duties of the job.

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

• Experience in more than one operational field forestry activity
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples
• Experience in contract management

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.
• Must be able to maintain membership with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC)as amember in good standing.

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About this Position:
This position is located in Chilliwack.
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 vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Chinook Business Area Chilliwack.
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.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating adiverse workplaceto 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.

TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Métis or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balanceexcellent benefits including one of the bestpension plansavailable and a variety of opportunities for career learning anddevelopment. Regular full time Professional Employee Association members are also entitled to 7% allowance in Lieu of Overtime Shiftwork and Standby (taken as time or money) have a 35 hour work week and 4 weeks annual paidleave find out more exploreWhat the BC Public Service offers You.

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 youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit theYour Job Applicationpage of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining aCareer Conversation.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a 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. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with FPBC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status eligibility to apply etc.).

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 theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.