Forest Technologist | |
| Job ID | 95-79-9A-C0-6E-4E |
| Company | Ministry Of Forests |
| Location | Burns Lake, Houston, Smithers (Hybrid) |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Date Posted | 2024-06-20 |
| Posted Until | 2024-07-09 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Resource Sector |
| Description | |
| Ministry of Forests Burns Lake, Houston, Smithers (Hybrid) Forest Technologist $64,123.59 - $72,674.35 annually, plus $41.07 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Houston; $41.07 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Burns Lake; $37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers BC Timber Sales (BCTS) works with regional and district operations to plan, develop, and auction 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 learn more, check out our video or 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. Fieldwork is a component of this position. 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 (2) 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 (4) years of experience in operational field forestry activities. - Operational field forestry activities include one (1) or more of the following: - Timber harvesting cut-block development - Forest road engineering - Silviculture - Harvest operations - Compliance and enforcement - Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job. | |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Click 'Apply Now" For more information and to apply online by July 9, 2024 |
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