Band 4 - Timber Sales Manager

The Team
BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests. Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops, and auctions a substantial portion of the province’s annual available timber volume. BCTS operates as a for profit entity within a government organization. Its goal is to provide credible representative price and cost benchmark data for the Market Pricing System through auctions of timber harvested from British Columbia’s public land. BCTS operations are guided by three overarching principles, forest sector safety, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and sustainable forest management.

A career path in BC Timber Sales offers exceptional opportunities to develop new solutions to complex problems, and to learn and grow personally and professionally. Existing and future BCTS employees have the opportunity to impact public forests, communities, the economy and the lives of British Columbians in positive and unique ways.

To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.

The Role
This position is for the Timber Sales Manager in the BCTS Seaward-tlasta Business Area and is based out of Port McNeill. The Timber Sales Manager (TSM) is responsible for ensuring that the goals and business targets are achieved for the Business Area (BA). The TSM is responsible for creating a healthy and safe working environment and high performing work climate, while providing leadership and oversight to the following: development and implementation of the organization’s strategic direction at the BA level; business cycle related to forest stewardship from forest development planning through achieving free to grow status for harvested areas; and, development and marketing of timber to the private sector, developing credible data to support market pricing system and delivering net return to the crown. The TSM is the designated legislative authority under the Forest Act relative to BCTS tenures

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
• University degree in a field related to Forestry or Resource Management and 5 years of current program and related forestry experience or more than 10 years of operational forestry experience.
• The following professional designation is required: Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).
• Experience developing, managing and delivering resource management programs.
• Significant management experience, preferably in a senior manager position including business and organizational planning.
• Experience dealing with politically sensitive and provincially significant issues and with developing policy, procedures and corporate practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading large groups of employees in multi- functional areas
• Experience in strategic business planning, procurement and financial management.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and issues management experience.
• Experience leading and coaching diverse teams.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sharon.Hadway@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) is required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position is located in Port McNeill, a coastal paradise with stunning natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. It boasts a thriving outdoor recreation scene, from fishing to hiking to kayaking, making it an ideal location for adventure-seekers. The community is tight-knit and friendly, offering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for both families and individuals.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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.

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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 the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.