Ministry of Forests
Terrace (Hybrid)

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.

Engineering Officer
$80,652.20 - $91,992.70 annually

The Engineering Officer manages all aspects of the engineering program within a natural resource district, which includes bridges, surveys, resource roads and road design. This position also leads budgets, contracts and staff, stakeholder consultation, certification and all resource road user safety.

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Qualifications for this role include:

• Degree (or higher) or diploma in forestry engineering or related natural resource field (i.e. forestry) and minimum of two (2) years’ of experience in road, bridge and major structures design or construction or maintenance; gained within the last ten (10) years. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Registered or *immediately eligible for registration with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technician (RFT) or Registered Professional Forester(RPF). NOTE:  *immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable Canadian jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the (FPBC). Confirmation of registration will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Experience in contract and/or project supervision.
• Program management experience which may include setting program goals and objectives.

For more information and to apply online by October 3, 2023, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/105026