Ministry of Forests

Dawson Creek, Fort St John (Hybrid)

There are three (3) positions available. Flexible work options are available; these positions may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement. Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for these positions, but at a lower classification.

Forest Technologist

$68,028.89 - $77,100.40 annually

At BC Timber Sales Peace-Liard, our teams work collaboratively to ensure sustainable forest management, while promoting growth and innovation. The Engineering, Harvesting and Silviculture teams play key roles in operational forestry, contributing to the health of both the environment and rural economies. With a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion, we foster an environment where individual perspectives strengthen our work, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help us manage crown timber responsibly and sustainably.

This role involves quality assessing contract work, developing and monitoring contracts, ensuring timber sale license harvest compliance and conducting road inspections. With tasks like digital data entry and monitoring harvest conformance, your work will support communities by enabling sustainable forestry practices and generating local revenue. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of forestry operations, fostering professional growth while contributing to a positive, supportive team culture.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Graduation with a diploma or a degree in resource or forestry management.
• Registered with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) or greater, AND a minimum of two (2) years of experience in operational field forestry activities, OR
• Enrolled, or eligible for immediate enrollment, with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) as a trainee forest technologist (TFT, ASTFT) or equivalent, for the purpose of obtaining an RFT designation (or greater) AND a minimum of four (4) years of experience in operational field forestry activities.
• 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.

Operational field forestry activities include one (1) or more of the following:

• Timber harvesting cut-block development, forest road engineering, silviculture, harvest operations, compliance and enforcement.

For more information and to apply online by June 17th, 2026, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/123147