LSO FORS 3 - Regional Forest Stewardship Specialist

Posting Title
LSO FORS 3 - Regional Forest Stewardship Specialist

Position Classification
Licensed Sc Off Forester 3

Union
PEA

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Clearwater, BC V0E1N0 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA

Salary Range
As of April 7, 2024 - $77,718.46 - $99,452.15 annually

Close Date
5/14/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
South Area Operations/Thompson Okanagan Region

Job Summary

Apply your expertise and passion for innovation to this rewarding career opportunity

This position is responsible for providing professional expertise and recommendations to multi-disciplinary practitioners and decision makers within the forest stewardship and resource management program area. This position plays a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of tactical and strategic plans and ensuring linkages between silviculture and forest stewardship strategies, related program initiatives and field practices for the management of multiple resource values.

In this role you will be involved in government to government as well as public and professional engagement where you will provide expertise and guidance in multiple areas of forest stewardship. The forest stewardship areas of focus will be to support harvesting /silviculture systems decisions, Old Growth management and the Old Growth Strategic Review, silviculture investment and practices, strategic and operational planning (e.g. Wildfire risk reduction, dry forest management), habitat plans and decision support, access management, watershed management, resource monitoring, legislation, policy, and elsewhere as required throughout the Thompson Okanagan Region.

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Job Requirements:
Professional Designation:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the BC association within six (6) months of employment. Confirmation of registration/eligibility is required before an offer of employment can be made.

Education:

• Degree (or higher), in the natural resource field or equivalent as recognized by the Forest Professionals BC (FPBC).

Experience:

• Must have a minimum four (4) years recent forestry experience (within the last 7 years).
• Experience in managing project teams.
• Experience or knowledge in implementing provincial and regional First Nations consultation procedures.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Experience managing multiple projects or leading a component (e.g., sub-project) of a major project or regional initiative.
• Forestry experience in the fields of silviculture, planning and operations.
• Five (5) or more years forestry experience (within the last 7 years).
• Demonstrated training in project management or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating/mediating solutions in natural resource management.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of conflict and dispute resolution principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships with senior level stakeholders.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kari.Doyle@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 2 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

Working for BC Public Service offers a competitive salary, diverse work environment, a healthy work/life balance, and excellent benefits. In addition to the base salary for Professional Employee Association members, there is an allowance to cover professional fees, strong dental and medical plans and much more . Salary listed does not include the additional 7% Overtime Shift Standby (OSS) provision that can be taken astaken as time off or salary on an annual basis which is on top offour (4)weeks annual leave.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered (or immediately eligible for registration) as a Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the Forest Professionals BC . Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Category
Scientific and Technical

Category

Government