STO-RE 15R - Research Technologist

Resource Technologist
Scientific Technical Officer [Resource] 15R

This position is located in Vernon, B.C.
This is a temporary opportunity for approximately seven months.
This posting is not limited to the geographic area; however, board and lodging and relocation expenses do not apply.
An eligibility list may be established for future similar temporary opportunities.

An excellent opportunity to apply your natural resource expertise

The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development (FLNRORD) is responsible for stewardship of Provincial Crown land and natural resources, and protection of B.C.’s archaeological and heritage resources. Overseeing a land base of 94.8 million hectares, the Ministry supports the sustainable management of forest, mineral and land resources, the prosperity, viability and competitiveness of industries that use them, and public access for a wide range of activities such as hunting, fishing and recreation. The Ministry is responsible for research, policy development, and operational management and policy implementation.

There exists a growing demand for high quality genecology information to guide the deployment of forest genetic resources in a changing climate in FLNRORD. This position within the Forest Genetics Section of the Forest Improvement and Research Management Branch (FIRM) of the Office of the Chief Forester is intended to provide support to Climate Change Adaptation Scientist in maintaining and gathering information from long-term field genetics trials, and providing records and data management for FIRM’s climate change adaptation research program.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile.  For specific position related enquiries, please contact Greg.ONeill@gov.bc.ca.  DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website.

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• University degree (science, engineering, resource management, or geography preferred) or technical diploma (engineering or resource management preferred).
• BC Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Data and file management experience.
• Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
• Experience doing field work in remote locations and navigating resource roads.
• GIS experience.
• Experience in budget tracking and financial management.
• Experience with weather station equipment.
• Must be physically fit and able and willing to conduct field work (sometimes to remote areas) which may include travel by vehicle, boat, air or foot, overnight or extended stay and outdoor work in all weather conditions, and may involve irregular hours and overtime.

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.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: 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. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

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 accountabilities and accomplishments.

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