STO-RE 21R - Operations Technologist

The Team
At BC Timber Sales (BCTS) in the Peace-Liard business area, you'll join an experienced team of about 25 dedicated forestry professionals. As a member of the Operations Team, you will work closely with sales, harvesting, and engineering staff to implement operational plans. This team plays a vital role in ensuring British Columbians benefit from the sustainable management of public timber, creating jobs in our communities. What makes this team special is its collaborative spirit and openness to new ideas, allowing team members to make a real impact. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests. To find out more about our program check out our video.

The Role
As the Operations Technologist, you will be responsible for developing operating standards, implementing innovative forest management practices, and overseeing contract and technical activities. You’ll ensure compliance with legislative and environmental standards while offering expertise in areas like tenure development, road and block layout, silviculture, and contract administration. By contributing to sustainable forestry, you’ll help generate revenue that funds essential public services such as highways, hospitals, and schools. This position offers the opportunity to build valuable connections in forestry, work in diverse environments, and gain broad, hands-on experience.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an approved technical institute with a diploma or degree in resource or forestry management and three (3) years of experience in one (1) or more operational field forestry activities, OR
• An equivalent combination of education or experience such as five (5) years of experience in one (1) or more area of operational field forestry.

Operational field forestry activities include the following:

• • Timber harvesting monitoring/conformance
  • Cut-block development
  • Forest road engineering
  • Silviculture
  • Timber tenure development and administration

• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist or equivalent.
• 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:

• Specific operational field-based forestry experience in tenure development, road and block layout, or timber tenure administration.
• Experience in contract or financial administration.

For a complete list of qualifications and requirements please look at the job profile attached to this posting. For questions regarding this position, please contact Terry.Regner@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of either of the locations listed above.
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 to fill temporary and permanent vacancies.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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 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 Forest Technologist (RFT) 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.
Applicants who are currently registered, or eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment, with FPBC as a Trainee Forest Technologist (TFT), Allied Science Trainee Forest Technologist (ASTFT), or related designation may be considered at a lower classification.

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 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.