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Operations Technologist

Job IDFF-FB-04-D3-CC-1D
CompanyMinistry Of Forests
LocationTerrace
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2022-11-17
Posted Until2022-12-13
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryResource Sector
Description
Ministry of Forests
Terrace

Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

Operations Technologist

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) manages about 20 percent 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 BC. 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 Operations Technologist is responsible for developing operating standards, implementing new forest management practices, contract management, coordinating technical activities and monitoring adherence to legislative and environmental standards. They also provide technical expertise to staff in one or more of the following areas: tenure development, road and block layout, silviculture, timber tenure administration and forestry contract administration.

Qualifications for this role include:

- Graduation from an approved technical institute with a diploma or degree in resource or forestry management and three (3) years of experience in one or more operational field forestry activities. OR
- An equivalent combination of education or experience such as five (5) years of experience in one (1) or more area of operational field forestry.
- Operational field forestry activities include one (1) or more of the following:
 Timber harvesting monitoring/conformance
 Cut-block development
 Forest road engineering
 Silviculture
 Timber tenure development and administration
- Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals (ABCFP) as a Registered Forest Technologist or equivalent.
- Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.
Salary$60,998.61 - $69,422.06 annually
LanguagesEnglish
How To ApplyFor more information and to apply online by December 13, 2022, please click "Apply Now"