LSO FORS 2 - Practices Forester

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Vernon; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Public Service in Vernon, BC invites applications for the Practices Forester (RPF) role within the Okanagan-Columbia Timbersales team. You will contribute to forest development, silviculture, and contract management while collaborating with Planning Foresters, GIS staff, and Indigenous Relations Liaisons.

The position emphasizes sustainable forestry, stakeholder engagement, and growth opportunities in a field-based environment with flexible telework up to two days per week.

Qualifications

• RPF with FPBC or eligibility and two years of field forestry experience.
• Must hold valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence.
• Experience in forest roads, silviculture, timber tenure or planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise to forest development, silviculture and contract management.
• Build relationships with Indigenous partners and communities.
• Contribute to sustainable forestry practices and timber sales.

Skills

Field forestry experience

Valid BC Drivere2

Willingness to travel/fieldwork

Education

Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or eligible with FPBC

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Posting Title

Position Classification

Licensed Sc Off Forester 2

Union

PEA

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$74,230.62 - $95,324.04 annually

Close Date

11/1/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division

FOR - Regional Operations Division, South Area - BC Timber Sale - Okanagan Columbia

Job Summary

The Team

The Okanagan-Columbia Business Area’s Timbersales team brings together planning, development, engineering, harvesting and silviculture professionals who work collaboratively to support sustainable forest management and timber development. As a Practices Forester, you’ll work alongside Planning Foresters, GIS professionals, Engineering Technologists, Operations Technologists and Indigenous Relations Liaisons in a knowledgeable and supportive environment where diverse perspectives, teamwork and practical problem-solving are valued. Your contributions will help strengthen stakeholder engagement, support BCTS’ mandate and deliver timber sales that benefit communities across the region.

The Role

As a Practices Forester, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise to meaningful forest development, silviculture, forest health and contract management projects that make a lasting difference across British Columbia. You’ll build relationships with Indigenous partners, stakeholders and communities while helping shape sustainable forestry practices, healthy ecosystems and strong communities—giving you the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to forests and resources that will benefit future generations.

Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• A Registered Professional Forester (RPF), or be eligible for registration as an RPF with Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC)andtwo (2) years of experience in operational field forestry activities.

Operational field forestry activities includethe following:

• Forest road engineering
• Silviculture
• Timber tenure development and administration
• Planning integrated resource management
• 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.

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

• Experience in more than one (1) operational field forestry activity.
• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples.
• Experience in contract management.
• Must be willing and able to withstand the rigors of fieldwork.
• Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to travel to meet job requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel in fixed and or rotary winged aircraft and or watercraft.
• Must be able to maintain membership with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals as a member in good standing.

About this Position

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for similar future permanent or temporary vacancies in the BC Timber Sales Okanagan Columbia Business Area, Vernon.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application.

You must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC ( FPBC ). Note: "Immediately eligible for registration" means meeting all requirements for full professional registration and completing the process of obtaining full registration with the relevant BC professional association within six (6) months of employment.
Applicants currently registered, or eligible for registration within six (6) months of employment, with FPBC as an Allied Science Forester in Training (ASFIT) or Forester in Training (FIT), may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1Alevel.

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 start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES-

You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category

Natural Resource Sector, Scientific and Technical