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Practices Forester

Job ID25-E6-1E-F5-FD-20
CompanyMinistry Of Forests
LocationVernon (Hybrid)
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2024-07-04
Posted Until2024-07-31
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryResource Sector
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Description
Ministry of Forests
Vernon, BC (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, and a successfully completed probation period.

Practices Forester
$69,969.42 - $89,774.32 annually

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.

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 Practices Forester is accountable for performing a wide variety of professional services including operational planning, cut block and forest road layout and development, planning and evaluating silviculture activities, and ensuring compliance with the Forest Stewardship Plan.
Salary$69,969.42 - $89,774.32 Annually
ExperienceQualifications for this role include:
- A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) and two 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 and planning integrated resource management.

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

- Preference may be given to candidates with experience in more than one (1) operational field forestry activities.
- Experience working with Indigenous Peoples.
- Experience in contract management.
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyClick "Apply Now' For more information and to apply online by July 31st, 2024