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Practices Forester

Job IDB3-1E-AC-DC-D1-83
CompanyBC Public Service
LocationMultiple Locations
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2022-11-15
Posted Until2022-12-13
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryPublic Administration
Job DetailsView attachment
Description
Ministry of Forests
Multiple Locations

Please note this is an ongoing posting without a scheduled close date. The posting close date will be added to the posting a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the posting close date. Applications will be reviewed every three weeks. There are currently 4 positions available: two (2) in Kamloops; one (1) in Merritt; and one (1) in Clearwater.

Practices Forester


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.

To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.

As a Practices Forester, you will be 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. The range of duties assigned to a particular Practices Forester will vary from Business Area to Business Area due to the geographic location, apportionment, and management requirements.

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 and two (2) 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
- Planning integrated resource management
- 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.
Salary$61,182.54 - $77,067.27 annually
LanguagesEnglish
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