Lso Fors 2

Posting Title- LSO FORS 2 - Planning Forester- Position Classification- Licensed Sc Off Forester 2- Union- PEA- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
- Daajing Giids, BC V0T 1S0 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA
- Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA (Primary)
- Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA- Salary Range- $67,931.58 - $86,624.56 annually- Close Date- 3/27/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- Chinook TSO- Job Summary**Bring your commitment to excellence in sustainable forest management**

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests (MOF). Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops, and auctions a substantial portion of the province’s annual available timber volume. BCTS operates as a for profit entity within a government organization. Its goal is to provide credible representative price and cost benchmark data for the Market Pricing System through auctions of timber harvested from British Columbia’s public land. BCTS operations are guided by three overarching principles, forest sector safety, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and sustainable forest management.

The Planning Forester analyzes and produces a wide range of data to develop integrated resource and operational plans, primarily the Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) and operating plans. The position develops and implements results and strategies to meet the FSP and ensures planning components meet legislative, operating, and certification requirements. The position provides functional direction to field team professionals and technicians with expertise in timber development, harvesting, engineering and silviculture. The position builds and maintains relationships with representatives from Indigenous Peoples, resource stakeholders, Ministry and industry contacts.

A career path in BC Timber Sales offers exceptional opportunities to develop new solutions to complex problems, and to learn and grow personally and professionally. 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.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

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

**Job Requirements**:

- A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with the Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) and two 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.
- Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).

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

- Directly related planning and integrated resource management experience
- Experience working with Indigenous Peoples
- Coursework or experience in contract or financial administration

**Provisos**
- Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork.
- Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
- Must be willing and able to travel to meet job requirements.
- Must be willing and able to travel in fixed and or rotary winged aircraft and or watercraft.
- Must be able to maintain membership with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals as a member in good standing.

**About this Position**:
This position is located in Powell River.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies within the BCTS Chinook Business Area (Chilliwack, Powell River, Squamish, and Daajing Giids)

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
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The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety o