STO 21R - Engineering Technologist - Closing date extended

Posting Title
STO 21R - Engineering Technologist - Closing date extended

Position Classification
Scientific/Technical Off R21

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually

Close Date
10/2/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division
BCTS / Cariboo - Chilcotin

Job Summary

The Team
Join our Engineering Team, a dedicated group responsible for maintaining and monitoring roads and major access structures within our business area. The team also constructs and deactivates roads throughout the region, ensuring our forest service roads are safe and environmentally compliant. Comprising four staff members, including two Engineering Technologists and one Forest Technologist, all reporting to the Engineering Officer, our established team works collaboratively with the Timber Development, Planning, and Silviculture Teams. Their work is crucial in achieving our quarterly goals, managing a substantial budget, and ensuring safety and environmental standards are met. We value this team's operational focus, high productivity, and effective collaboration with various contractors.

The Role
As an Engineering Technologist, you will manage contractors to ensure roads and access structures are properly monitored and maintained. Your work will directly impact the safety of our network of Forest Service Roads for all users. This position offers a unique opportunity within the government to engage in hands-on, operational activities across a large area in the Cariboo Chilcotin. Applicants will be inspired by the chance to manage multiple large-scale construction projects and gain invaluable field experience.

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

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an approved technical institute with a diploma or degree in resource or forestry management and three years of experience in one or more operational field forestry activities.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education or experience such as five years of experience in one or more area of operational field forestry.
  
  Operational field forestry activities include one or more of the following:
  • Timber harvesting monitoring/conformance
  • Cut-block development
  • Forest road engineering
  • Silviculture
  • Timber tenure development and administration
• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist or equivalent.
• 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.

Preference statements:

• Preference may be given to applicants with three years of specific operational field-based forestry experience in silviculture.
• Preference may be given to applicants with three years of specific forestry experience in one or more operational field-based forestry activities such as tenure development, road and block layout, or timber tenure administration.
• Experience in contract or financial administration.

Provisos /Willingness statements:

• 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Gregory.Spence@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Amendment September 4, 2024: Posting closing date extended to October 2, 2024.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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 for similar vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Cariboo - Chilcotin Business Area, Williams Lake.
Williams Lake has a rich history regarding the Cariboo gold rush, and is located in a valley in the Interior Plateau of Central BC. Whitewater rafting and single-track mountain biking are unique activities available in Williams Lake. The Williams Lake Stampede is one of the biggest rodeos in Western Canada and pays tribute to its ranching history.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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

Resume: YES- A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

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.

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Job Category
Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical