LSO FORS 2 - Planning Forester **UPDATE - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED**

The Team
The Planning Team is an experienced group of five Forest Professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of local timber development. The team includes an Operations Manager, Planning Officer, Planning Foresters, and an Indigenous Relations Liaison all working together to develop plans that benefit the environment, wildlife, and industry alike. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to build partnerships with local First Nations and collaborate with a range of experts, such as Engineering professionals and GIS specialists. To find out more about our program check out our video.

The Role
As a Planning Forester, you'll develop & maintain a long-term operating plan that aligns with legislative requirements. You'll also manage field assessment contracts, oversee the submission of final reports, and play a key role in supporting the business area’s goals. Your work will directly contribute to the good stewardship of forests within the Omineca region, reinforcing BCTS' leadership in sustainable forest management. This is a fantastic chance to grow your career and dive into a diverse range of professional forestry tasks!

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:

• • 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 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:

• Directly related planning and integrated resource management experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples.
• Coursework or experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications.
• Experience working with Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data.

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 gokce.ozel@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any 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.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**AMENDMENT - CLOSING DATE UPDATED TO FEBRUARY 15, 2026 @ 11PM **

Working for the BC Public Service:
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The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. 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 paid leave entitlement. To find out more, explore What 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 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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered as a Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), or able to transfer a current membership to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Applicants currently registered with FPBC as an Allied Science Forester in Training (ASFIT) or Forester in Training (FIT), or able to transfer their current ASFIT/FIT membership to FPBC within six (6) months, may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1A level. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is 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 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.