Operations Technologist

Description:

Our Planning Team thrives on collaboration and values diverse perspectives to drive meaningful outcomes. This role combines managing your own portfolio with working closely with stakeholders, contractors, and legislative requirements to shape the future of our operations. At BCTS, we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can grow professionally through training, workshops, and hands-on experience. With flexible work arrangements and a shared passion for innovative forestry solutions, our team is dedicated to addressing the complex challenges of our forests.. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Learn about BC Timber Sales.

The Role
The Operations Technologist role is pivotal in driving success across planning, development, and silviculture teams, ensuring operational goals are met while respecting environmental, legislative, and stakeholder priorities. With a strong focus on sustainable and climate-conscious forestry practices, this role blends technical expertise, innovative problem-solving, and collaboration to deliver impactful results. As a champion of equity and inclusion, the Operations Technologist fosters strong relationships and a team-oriented approach, ensuring diverse perspectives contribute to achieving shared goals. To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved technical institute with a diploma or degree in resource or forestry management and three years of experience in one or more operational field forestry activities

. OR

• An equivalent combination of education or experience such as five years of experience in one or more area of operational field forestry.
• Operational field forestry activities include one or more of the following:
  • Timber harvesting monitoring/conformance
  • Cut-block development
  • Forest road engineering
  • Silviculture
  • Timber tenure development and administration
• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals (ABCFP) as a Registered Forest Technologist or equivalent.
• 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.