Engineering Officer Job in Prince George, BC

Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development
Prince George

Engineering Officer
$59,982.95- $75,301.02 annually

This position is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer R24 under Requisition 73722.

 Combine your client service, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning skills in this challenging role

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) manages about 20 per cent of the province’s allowable annual cut for Crown timber, generating economic prosperity for British Columbians through the safe, sustainable development and auction of Crown timber.  BCTS operates in 33 communities and directly supports over 8,000 jobs across B.C.

To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.

As the Engineering Officer, you will be focused on planning and managing the engineering program within a Business Area (BA), which includes bridge and major structures, survey, resource roads, and road design. You will also manage budgets, contracts, stakeholder consultation, certification, and public safety. Additionally, you will be accountable for reviewing and approving engineering activities and ensuring these are in compliance with engineering, environment and legislative standards and requirements, as well as representing the BA during audits of engineering activities.

The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You. 

Qualifications for this role include:

• A degree or diploma in forest engineering, forest management, engineering or equivalent related field and three years of experience in road, bridge and major structures design, construction and maintenance; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience such as five years of experience in road, bridge and major structures design, construction and maintenance.
• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration with the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals (ABCFP) as one of the following:
• Registered Professional Forester
• Another applicable professional (i.e. PENG) eligible to hold a special practice permit with the ABCFP.
• Experience in contract and or project management. 
• Experience in managing complex road and or bridge construction projects. 
• 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.

For more information and to apply online by January 20, 2021, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/73723

We welcome applications from foreign trained and experienced individuals currently living in Canada.

For more information and to apply online by January 20, 2021, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/73723