Ministry of Forests
Alexis Creek, Williams Lake (On-site)

Sr. Engineering Technologist

$69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually

The Engineering Branch provides leadership and professional guidance in the delivery of the Engineering program, focusing on policy and standards development to maintain a safe provincial resource road network. The team is responsible for implementing and monitoring the program, ensuring compliance with government regulations while balancing industrial, commercial and public use with environmental considerations.

This Engineering Technologist position is integral to supporting the district resource road network, working on engineering projects with Engineering Branch Engineers. The role involves contract management, road and bridge maintenance, resource road inspections and design work to contribute to the program's success.

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.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist, or related professional designation, with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC). Applicants who do not meet the professional requirement may be considered at a lower level, subject to confirmation of eligibility for registration as a Trainee Forest Technician (TFT) or equivalent immediately upon employment with the Ministry. Applicants must contact FPBC to confirm their eligibility.
• Diploma, or higher, in forest technology, natural resource management, forest engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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

• Experience managing relationships with stakeholders and/or First Nations’ communities.
• Experience in project and/or contract management.
• One (1) or more years of experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:
  o     Road construction, maintenance and deactivation
  o     Post-fire recovery and rehabilitation work
  o     ​​​Road, bridge and major structure project support

For more information and to apply online by October 2nd, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/115877