Forest Technologist | |
| Job ID | 8B-16-60-BD-36-E5 |
| Company | Ministry Of Forests |
| Location | Cranbrook (Hybrid) |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Date Posted | 2024-04-18 |
| Posted Until | 2024-05-14 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Resource Sector |
| Description | |
| Ministry of Forests Cranbrook (Hybrid) Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement and successfully completed probation period. Forest Technologist BC Timber Sales (BCTS) works with regional and district operations to plan, develop, and auction a substantial portion of the province's annual available timber volume. Three principles guide operations: forest sector safety, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and sustainable forest management. A career path in BCTS offers exceptional opportunities to develop new solutions to complex problems and to learn and grow personally and professionally. Employees can 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 Forest Technologist acts with specialized knowledge and training regarding the practice of professional forestry when performing a wide variety of functions, including planning, engineering, timber sales and silviculture activities. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: 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 | |
| Salary | $64,123.59 - $72,674.35 annually |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Click "Apply Now" For more information and to apply online by May 14, 2024 |
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