Full-Time
Scientific/Technical Off R21
Burns Lake
$49,057.80 – $55,964.94
Isolation Allowance: $936
Opportunity:
Ministry of Forests and Range, Nadina Forest District
Play a key role in shaping the forests of BC for future generations
The British Columbia Forest Service, a world leader in forest management, is seeking unique people who enjoy working in the resource management field. If you’re service and team oriented, and eager to work with us in a variety of challenging roles, we’d like to hear from you. We expect our employees to be self starters, interested in lifelong learning and continuous improvement, and willing to play a key role in shaping the forests for future British Columbians.
The search is on for qualified employees to perform technical duties that support forest and range resource planning and management in areas such as silviculture, timber harvesting, forest roads, compliance and enforcement, valuation, range, and integrated resource management. You’ll review forest and range land use plans, licenses, and contracts and recommend amendments as well as perform other related duties.
Required education and qualifications for this exciting opportunity include a degree in Geography with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems or a diploma in Geographic Information Systems and 5 years’ related experience in a Natural Resource setting. Alternatively, you have 10 years’ directly related experience in a Natural Resource setting and a demonstrated excellence in the use of Geographic Information Systems. It’s important that you have a strong working knowledge of ESRI Arcmap preferably ArcInfo GIS and programming experience with database languages.
Additionally, you have demonstrated the ability to:
– Organize, plan, and evaluate.
– Communicate well verbally and in writing.
– Work under limited supervision and must have the practical ability to communicate complex and evolving technical issues to technical and non-technical staff, clients, and the public.
You should also have demonstrated forestry related knowledge concerning timber supply analysis, timber chance planning and tenure conflict management. The position requires a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
Are you ready to work with a world leader in forest management? If so, please review the attached Job Description and submit your application and the completed Questionnaire. Your application must clearly identify how you meet the stated qualifications including each related experience required.
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An eligibility list may be established, Required to work evenings/weekends, Must be willing to work overtime, Travel is a requirement.
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Job Description |
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Questionnaire |
| Competition: | FR2007:39643 |
| Closing Date: | 2007-12-14 |
| Apply to: | Ministry of Forests and Range, Box 3500, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 |
| Contact: | Jill Jarvis |
| Phone: | 250/692-2200 |
| Fax: | 250/692-7461 |