STO-RE 21R - Operations Technologist

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests (MOF). 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 and private 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 Team:

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is looking for self-starting individuals who want to actively contribute and learn from a team of Professionals. BCTS has goals and targets that need to be achieved on a quarterly basis though Operational Forest Management by generating economic prosperity for British Columbians through the safe, sustainable development and auction of public timber. We are looking for individuals that thrive in a productive team environment and are motivated by staff and teammates to achieve established targets.

The Operations Technologist is responsible for developing operating standards, implementing new forest management practices, contract management, coordinating technical activities, monitoring adherence to legislative and environmental standards and providing technical expertise to staff in one or more of the following areas: tenure development, road and block layout, silviculture, timber tenure administration and forestry contract administration.

The Role:

BCTS Cariboo-Chilcotin is composed of up to 52 new and seasoned professionals and technologists that work in a collaborative environment to meet program objectives and support our local communities. We are the operational arm of the Ministry of Forests.

Working for BC Timber Sales, you can expect:

• 7-hour workday / 35-hour work week.
• Options for flexible workdays.
• Maintained vehicle fleet.
• Ergonomic workstations.
• Boot allowance.
• Training and professional development is encouraged and supported.
• 3 weeks of holidays to start. (BCGEU)
• Paid sick leave.
• Benefit package including health and dental.
• Employee Discount Store.
• Pension Plan.

BCTS provides a good work life balance, an excellent benefit package, and safe work environment.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved technical institute with a diploma or degree in resource or forestry management and three years of experience in one or more operational field forestry activities

. OR

• An equivalent combination of education or experience such as five years of experience in one or more area of operational field forestry.
• Operational field forestry activities include one or more of 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 the Forest Professionals of British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist or equivalent.
• Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.

Preferences may be given to candidates with one (1) or more of the following:

• Preference may be given to applicants with three years of specific operational field-based forestry experience in silviculture.
• Preference may be given to applicants with three years of specific forestry experience in one or more operational field-based forestry activities such as tenure development, road and block layout, or timber tenure administration.
• Experience in contract or financial administration.

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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact chad.marchand@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be performed in Williams Lake or Quesnel.
This position has full on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established for similar vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Cariboo Business Area, Williams Lake, Quesnel.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

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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. 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 (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Forest Technologist (RFT) 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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:

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.