STO 21R - Senior Engineering Technologist

Senior Engineering Technologist
Scientific Technical Officer 21

This position is located in Prince George, BC.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future, similar vacancies.
Lesser qualified applicants may be considered, but at a lower classification.

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Apply your senior technical advisory services in this rewarding role

The Ministry of Forests has a mandate to manage specified Crown land and resources in a manner that embraces the economic, environmental and social goals of government. These results are all essential to improving the global competitiveness of BC industry and our ability to attract private investment and to stimulate economic growth and job creation across the province.

The Senior Engineering Technologist is focused on implementing engineering projects, which includes contract management, bridge, survey, resource roads, and road design to support the achievement of project and program objectives.

A skilled communicator with a collaborative approach, you establish strong working relationships with external stakeholders and Ministry staff within the Ministry of Forests and other BC government ministries. You are skilled in interpreting, developing and following process and have a good understanding of risk and risk management. While able to work independently, you are a team player providing support to other team members to achieve team goals. You have excellent interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work with diverse groups. In addition, you are well organized and can prioritize a demanding workload to ensure time is used effectively to achieve outcomes by deadline. If you are a motivated individual with the initiative to take on this role, we look forward to receiving your application.

A career with the Ministry of Forests offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging and rewarding roles, while supporting a healthy work/life balance. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why work for the Ministry of Forests.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Timothy.Pritchard@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. Information and tips about how to complete your job application, including adding or editing your resume and applying for jobs, are available at the following link: Your Job Application. If you still experience technical difficulties applying for a competition, please send an email to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this position, your application mustclearly demonstratehow you meet the following (as noted above, lesser qualified applicants may be considered, but at a lower classification):

• A degree or diploma in natural resource field. (i.e. forestry or forest engineering) and experience in road, bridge and major structures design, construction and/or maintenance. Preference may be given for 2 or more years of this experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Registered or immediately eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT). Note: immediately eligible is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the ABCFP. Confirmation of registration will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
• Experience providing direction to contracted resources.

PROVISOS

• Must have a valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence, or equivalent.
• Willing and able to conduct field work which may include travel by vehicle (ATV/UTV/Helicopter) and/or outdoor work in all weather conditions. Some overnight travel will be required, which may include staying in accommodations or camps.
• A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Designation: YES - Please provide your registration number in your application. You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT) with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP). Note: immediately eligible is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable jurisdiction to the ABCFP. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire (Comprehensive): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed in the job profile. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Note: for long or essay style questionnaires, we recommend saving frequently while completing it. You can also copy the questions into another document, complete it offline, then log back in and copy/paste your responses when you are ready to submit your application.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your job related responsibilities, accountabilities and accomplishments. Ensure your questionnaire responses are complete as your resume may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.