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Engineering Specialist

Job ID35-8A-D7-C0-52-9F
CompanyMinistry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
LocationPort McNeill
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2019-01-14
Posted Until2019-01-31
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryResource Sector
Description
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
Port McNeill

Engineering Specialist
$56,662.05 - $70,770.36 annually (plus $38.87 Bi-weekly Isolation Allowance)

This position is also posted as a STO 24 under requisition 57184
Bring your operational expertise to this unique opportunity
BC Timber Sales (BCTS) manages about 20 per cent of the province’s allowable annual cut for Crown timber, generating economic prosperity for British Columbians through the safe, sustainable development and auction of Crown timber. BCTS operates in 33 communities and directly supports over 8,000 jobs across B.C.

BCTS also supports government’s commitment to true, lasting reconciliation with First Nations in BC as we move toward fully adopting and implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website

The Engineering Specialist is focused on planning and managing the engineering program within a Business Area (BA), which includes bridge and major structures, survey, resource roads, and road design. The position also manages budgets, contracts, stakeholder consultation, certification, and public safety. This position is accountable for reviewing and approving engineering activities and ensuring these are in compliance with engineering, environment and legislative standards and requirements, as well as representing the BA during audits of engineering activities.
Qualifications for this role include:
• A degree or diploma in forest engineering, forest management, engineering or equivalent related field and two years (gained within the last five years) of experience in road, bridge and major structures design, construction and maintenance.

Or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience such as five years (gained within the last ten years) of experience in road, bridge and major structures design, construction and maintenance.
• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals (ABCFP) as a:
Registered Professional Forester,
Or another applicable professional (i.e. PENG) eligible to hold a special practice permit with the ABCFP.

• Experience in contract and or project management.
• Experience in managing complex road and or bridge construction projects.
• 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
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyFor more information and to apply online by January 31, 2019, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/57240

Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service’s employment website (see link above) will be accepted.