BC Public Service Looking for FTELP Forestry Operations & Training Specialist Full Time

Ministry of Forests
Mackenzie (On-Site)

FTELP Forestry Operations & Training Specialist
$73,855.42 – $84,134.34 annually plus $43.17 bi-weekly isolation allowance

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests (FOR). Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops, and auctions a substantial portion of the province’s annual available timber volume. BCTS operations are guided by three overarching principles, forest sector safety, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and sustainable forest management.

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

This position is focused on leading and managing the operational and non-operational training aspects of the Forest Technologist Entry Level Program (FTELP) and directly supervising up to 6 staff. This includes designing and implementing specialized operational projects, delivering specialized training, consulting with other subject matter experts, planning and organizing training sessions, and providing expert advice and mentoring to trainee forest technologists.

Qualifications for this role include:

• A diploma or degree in a natural resource field (i.e., forestry) and two (2) years of experience related to the planning and development of Timber Sale Licences, as well as experience in one (1) or more of the following disciplines: silviculture, timber harvesting, and engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applicants must be registered with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a

Registered Forest Technologist (STO). Registration as a Registered Professional Forester is also acceptable.

• Experience supervising, leading, coaching and mentoring staff.
• Experience in contract and/or project supervision.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Experience operating a variety of equipment including ATVs, Snowmobiles and 4X4 trucks with up to 5 passengers.
• Experience conducting field work, including travelling to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, and overnight or extended stays in rough camp conditions.
• Experience working in active forestry road construction sites, in rough terrain, around harvesting and transportation equipment, and outdoors in all weather conditions.

For more information and to apply online by October 18, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/105763

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $73,855.42-$84,134.34 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mackenzie, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person