Ministry of Forests

These positions are located in Mackenzie and begin June 5, 2023.
6 Positions available.

FTELP Forest Technologist
STO 15 $53,673.52 - $60,707.45 annually (plus $40.42 Bi-weekly Isolation Allowance)
STO 18 $58,319.24 - $66,096.20 annually (plus $40.42 Bi-weekly Isolation Allowance)

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

Jump-start your forestry career in beautiful Northern British Columbia!

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.

Qualifications for this role include:

• 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.

For more information, and to apply online by January 10, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/95036

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $53,673.52-$60,707.45 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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