Ministry of Forests
Hazelton, Smithers, Terrace

We currently have a temporary opportunity until December 6, 2025. This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.

Planning Officer
$77,718.46 - $99,452.15 annually, plus $44.49 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Hazelton; $37.64 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Smithers.

At BC Timber Sales in the Skeena Business Area, you'll join an experienced team of 30 forestry professionals dedicated to sustainable forest management and climate change leadership.

As a Planning Officer you are responsible for all the strategic and integrated planning processes required for the Business Area (BA). The position oversees the development of Forest Stewardship Plans as well as participating in the development and implementation of higher-level plans, such as Land and Resource Management Plans. The Planning Officer provides leadership to the Indigenous Peoples consultation process and ensures that engagement frameworks are followed. This position is accountable for ensuring that all planning initiatives are following legislative requirements, as well as supporting the BA during audits.

Qualifications for this role include:

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) and three (3) years of experience in operational forestry such as forest tenures, cut-block and road development, engineering, silviculture, harvest operations or compliance and enforcement.
• 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 may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or be eligible for registration as an RPF with the Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) and four (4) years of experience in operational field forestry such as forest tenures, cut-block and road development, engineering, silviculture, harvest operations or compliance and enforcement.
• Forestry experience includes timber sales planning, forestry planning or integrated resource management.
• Experience in program administration including allocating resources, managing/supervising staff and administering budgets.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples.

For more information and to apply online by November 18, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/116321