STO-RE 21R - Senior Engineering Technologist - Closing Date Extended

Bring your project management expertise to this unique engineering focused opportunity

The Ministry of Forests delivers holistic resource management services for British Columbians and manages specified Crown land and resources in a manner that embraces the economic, environmental and social goals of government.

This Senior Engineering Technologist position is focused on the district resource road network. This role entails implementing engineering projects with support of Engineering Branch Engineers; interacting with permit holders, stakeholders and the public; contract management; road and bridge maintenance projects; resource road inspections; and, road design to support the achievement of the program.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, energetic team environment and to gain valuable experience in a variety of engineering projects.

Job Requirements:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist, or related professional designation, with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Diploma, or higher, in forest technology, natural resource management, forest engineering or a related field such as survey geomatics, or geoscience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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

• Experience managing relationships with stakeholders and/or First Nations’ communities.
• Experience in project and/or contract management.
• One (1) or more years of experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:
• Road construction, maintenance, and deactivation; and/or,
• Post-fire recovery and rehabilitation work; and/or,
• Road, bridge and major structure project support.

Provisos:

• May be required to operate a variety of field equipment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Driver’s Class 5 Licence or equivalent.
• Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of field work.
• Must be willing and able to work in all/adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to travel to meet job requirements.
• Must comply with the safety standards of the Ministry and WorkSafe BC.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kyla.Arduini@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment June 11, 2024: posting closing date extended to June 24, 2024.
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available.
This position can be located in Alexis Creek or Williams Lake.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations (status or non-status), Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. In addition to the base salary, Registered Forest Technologists are also entitled to an allowance to cover professional fees. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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), or related professional designation, with FPBC. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. 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 job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

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:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.