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Forest Technologist

Job ID1E-3C-B4-5E-3D-22
CompanyMinistry Of Forests
LocationDawson Creek, Fort St John (Hybrid)
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2024-04-04
Posted Until2024-05-01
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryResource Sector
Description
Ministry of Forests
Dawson Creek, Fort St John (Hybrid)

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

Forest Technologist
STO-RE 18R: $62,255.85 - $70,557.73 annually
STO-RE 15R: $57,296.54 - $64,805.30 annually

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) works with regional and district operations to plan, develop, and auction the province's timber. A career path in BCTS offers exceptional opportunities to develop new solutions to complex problems and to learn and grow personally and professionally. Existing and future 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, check out the BCTS website and this video.

The Forest Technologist acts with specialized knowledge and training on the practice of professional forestry when performing a variety of functions, including planning, engineering, timber sales and silviculture activities.

Explore the value of working with our team: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

Qualifications for this role include:
- Graduation with a diploma or a degree in resource or forestry management.
- Registered with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or Registered Professional Forester (RPF) AND a minimum of two years of experience in operational field forestry activities, or
- Enrolled, or eligible for immediate enrollment, with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a forest professional in training (TFT, ASTFT, FIT, ASFIT), for the purpose of obtaining an RFT or RPF designation AND a minimum of four years of experience in operational field forestry activities.

Operational field forestry activities include one or more of the following:
- Timber harvesting cut-block development
- Forest road engineering
- Silviculture
- Harvest operations
- Compliance and enforcement
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyFor more information and to apply online by May 1, 2024, please click "Apply Now"