Planning Forester | |
| Job ID | 5F-8B-8A-62-A1-5E |
| Company | Ministry Of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations And Rural Development |
| Location | Prince George |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Date Posted | 2021-07-05 |
| Posted Until | 2021-07-28 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Resource Sector |
| Job Details | View attachment |
| Description | |
| Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development Prince George Planning Forester $61,182.54 - $77,067.27 annually An eligibility list may be established for similar vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Prince George Business Area, Prince George. Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification. Influence and engage in complex natural resource initiatives 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. The Planning Forester analyzes and produces a wide range of data to develop integrated resource and operational plans, primarily the Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) and operating plans. The position develops and implements results and strategies to meet the FSP and ensures planning components meet legislative, operating, and certification requirements. The position provides functional direction to field team professionals and technicians with expertise in timber development, harvesting, engineering and silviculture. The Planning Forester also builds and maintains relationships with representatives from Indigenous Peoples, resource stakeholders, Ministry, and industry contacts. The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer. 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. Qualifications for this role include: • A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) and two years of experience in operational field forestry activities. • Operational field forestry activities include the following: o Timber harvesting monitoring/conformance o Cut-block development o Forest road engineering o Silviculture o Timber tenure development and administration o Planning integrated resource management • Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job. | |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | For more information and to apply online by July 28, 2021, please click Apply Now! |
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