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Forest Technologist

Job IDF9-92-C4-EB-87-65
CompanyMinistry Of Forests
LocationFort St. John, Dawson Creek (Hybrid)
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2024-07-02
Posted Until2024-07-30
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryResource Sector
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Description
Ministry of Forests
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek (Hybrid)

There are four (4) positions available. Flexible work options are available; these positions may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for these positions, but at a lower classification.

Forest Technologist
$64,123.59 - $72,674.35 annually

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests. Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops, and auctions a substantial portion of the province's annual available timber volume. 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.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service, please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).
Salary$64,123.59 - $72,674.35 Annually
ExperienceQualifications 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 or 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.
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyClick "Apply Now" more information and to apply online by July 30th, 2024