Ministry of Forests
Quesnel, Williams Lake (Hybrid)

These positions are also posted as a STO 27 under requisition 115211

Flexible work options are available; these positions may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. 

Engineering Officer

$77,718.46 - $99,452.15 annually

Join the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) Cariboo-Chilcotin Engineering Team, a diverse group of four professionals dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our Forest Service Roads and structures. To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.

As an Engineering Officer, you will have three direct reports or supervise three engineering staff members, you will plan and manage the engineering program within the Cariboo Chilcotin Business Area, including responsibilities for bridge and major structures, surveys, resource roads and road design. This role emphasizes budget management, contract oversight, stakeholder consultation, certification, and public safety, ensuring compliance with engineering, environmental, and legislative standards.

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

Qualifications for this role include:

• A degree or diploma in forest engineering, forest management, engineering or equivalent related field and three (3) years of experience in road, bridge and major structures design, construction and maintenance; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience such as five (5) years of experience in road, bridge and major structures design, construction and maintenance.
• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Professional Forester, OR Another applicable professional (i.e., P.Eng.) eligible to hold a special practice permit with FPBC.
• Experience in contract and/or project management.
• Experience in managing complex road and/or bridge construction projects.
• Must possess at minimum a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence that does not limit or restrict the ability to conduct the duties of the job.

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

• Experience supervising staff.
• Budget management or financial administration experience.

For more information and to apply online by September 17th, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/115212