FTELP Forest Technologist
Scientific Technical Officer 18

6 Positions available.
These positions are located in Mackenzie and begin June 5, 2023.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future, similar opportunities within Mackenzie and other BC Timber Sales office locations.

The Forest Technologist Entry Level Program (FTELP) involves 2 years of training, development and hands-on experience, and an additional 2 years of related work experience in Mackenzie, Fort St. James or Fort St John. These are permanent opportunities.

Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for one of these positions, but at a lower classification:

• Under-implemented Salary (STO 15) $53,673.52 to $60,707.45 annually (35 hrs/week) + $40.42 Bi-weekly Isolation Allowance
• Fully Qualified Salary (STO 18) $58,319.24 to $66,096.20 annually (35 hrs/week) + $40.42 Bi-weekly Isolation Allowance

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

The FTELP is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates who are excited to jump-start their forestry careers in beautiful Northern British Columbia!

The Forest Technologist Entry Level Program (FTELP)
In these full-time regular BC Timber Sales positions, FTELP technologists will gain hands-on experience in all areas of forest technology, paid training and professional development, focused mentorship and support, and assistance obtaining their RFT or RPF designations. Over the two-year training period of the FTELP, participants will work from learning to independently performing a variety of technical and operational duties to support the planning, engineering, and reforestation activities of the Timber Sales Office.

Building on participants’ strong education, they will learn to estimate and compile resource needs, cost requirements, and conduct resource assessments. As integral parts of a high-functioning, multidisciplinary field team, participants will learn to perform various activities required to develop Timber Sales Licenses and support field team operations.

As excellent verbal and written communicators, participants will learn to act as liaisons between stakeholders, participate on a variety of committees, and prepare and present technical reports. In these multifaceted roles, participants will become actively engaged in field activities, work towards making independent decisions and play an important role in the community. These positions can require physically demanding field work (several days per week) with the potential for adverse weather conditions. These positions involve two years of FTELP training followed by employment (two-year commitment) at BCTS in northern BC.

Located within the Rocky Mountain Trench, Mackenzie provides a large selection of activities like snowmobiling, cross country and downhill skiing, hiking, mountain biking and camping in the summer. Fishing and boating can also be done at the nearby Morfee Lake.

If you are a motivated self-starter seeking an opportunity to grow your forestry career and gain valuable training and experience, then the FTELP is for you!

BC Timber Sales (BCTS)
BCTS manages about 20 per cent 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.

Data from our operations are used to help determine the market value of the timber harvested from public land and ensures British Columbians receive fair value from their timber resources.

BCTS also supports government’s commitment to true, lasting reconciliation with First Nations in BC as we move toward fully adopting and implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The goal of BCTS is to provide credible representative price and cost benchmark data for the market pricing system through auctions of timber harvested from public land in BC. BCTS has three objectives supporting its goal:

• Objective 1: Sell the full BCTS apportionment over the business cycle, consistent with safe practices, sustainable forest management, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
• Objective 2: Generate direct net revenue and indirect revenue for the Province over the business cycle.
• Objective 3: Continuous business improvement - within BCTS, across government and with third parties.

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.

To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it-9laHaKyc&feature=youtu.be

BC Government Benefits
In addition to these exciting opportunities, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2021, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2021 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2021.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service Offers You.

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.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

For complete details about these opportunities, including accountabilities, requirements and qualifications, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Kyla.Fraser@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website.

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

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for one of these positions, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education, experience and professional designation requirements as outlined below:

• Recent graduation (within 4 years of start date) from an Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals (ABCFP) accredited Forest Technology diploma program or Forestry degree program.
• Eligible for immediate enrolment as an ABCFP Trainee Forest Technologist or Forester in Training.
• IMPORTANT: Designation as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the ABCFP is required to be appointed at the STO 18 level. Successful applicants who do not have their RFT or RPF will be appointed at the STO 15 level until they obtain their designation.

Provisos:

• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Must be willing and able to work in active forestry road construction sites, in rough terrain, around harvesting and transportation equipment, and in all weather conditions.
• 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 willing and able to operate both snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.
• Must be willing and able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours.
• Must be willing and able to travel to and from remote parts of the business area and work in remote locations.
• Must be willing and able to work for four (4) years in Northern BC for BC Timber Sales.

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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover letter required: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed. Please select "SKIP" on the cover letter screen to continue with your application.

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 (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.