JOB PROFILE
Position # 0003680
TITLE: TEAM LEAD – STAND DEVELOPMENT MODELLING
CLASSIFICATION: LSO 4
MINISTRY: FORESTS, LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCE
WORK UNIT: FOREST ANALYSIS AND INVENTORY BRANCH
OPERATIONS
SUPERVISOR TITLE: MANAGER, FOREST INVENTORY
SUPERVISOR POSITION #: 00085054
JOB OVERVIEW
This position leads the Stand Development Modelling team and is responsible for providing stand growth
models that meet the needs of the Ministry. As the provincial expert this position is responsible for leading
a team of scientists and technical specialists in stand dynamics research, the development of stand growth
models, and the application of growth and yield expertise to ministry priorities. The Stand Development
Modelling Team Lead plans and manages a program of research to support stand growth modelling and
provides authoritative scientific advice, analysis and information on stand growth and yield into the
formulation of a wide range of ministry policies, standards and guidelines. The stand growth models,
decision-support tools, analyses, and expert knowledge provided by the Stand Development Modelling
Team are required for the responsible and effective management of BC’s natural resources.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Leads the development, testing, enhancement, distribution and support for the ministry’s suite of
stand growth models and associated decision support tools.
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Applies stand growth models, analyses, and expert knowledge to the key business needs of Forest
Analysis and Inventory Branch.
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Plans and directs a program of research to support stand growth modelling.
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Conducts research in stand development modelling, maintaining competency and expertise in this
discipline.
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Publishes in peer-reviewed journals, reviews scientific manuscripts and attends and presents results at
conferences.
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Provides authoritative scientific advice, analysis and information on stand growth and yield into the
formulation of a wide range of ministry policies, standards and guidelines.
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Sets annual goals, formulates implementation strategies, and assigns priorities and resources for the
stand growth modelling program within Forest Analysis and Inventory Branch.
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Supervises licensed and non-licensed staff including assignment of work, review of
technical/professional reports, development and evaluation of performance plans, and approval of
leave.
Reviewed by:
TEAM LEAD – STAND DEVELOPMENT MODELLING
Date: April 22, 2016
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Manages program budgets, prepares and negotiates contracts, monitors and evaluates contract
performance, and authorizes payments.
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Leads special initiatives, coordinates and develops strategic responses to provincial, ministry and
branch issues and provides expert advice and briefings to the Director, Executive and managers.
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Represents branch on inter-agency committees and task forces and exchanges information with forest
industry, community, environmental groups and FN representatives. Creates linkages/working
relationships with other related provincial inter/national initiatives.
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Provides extension, education and training to Forest Analysis and Inventory Branch staff, the ministry,
and stakeholders.
Consults clients to identify information needs and prioritize research projects.
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Maintains partnerships and relationships with research organizations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
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A Master’s degree with an emphasis on forest stand growth modelling.
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A minimum of five years of experience in stand growth modelling, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
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Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a professional forester with the Association of BC
Forest Professionals (ABCFP).
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Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
o A minimum of five years’ experience working with TASS/TIPSY and VDYP growth and yield
models in B.C.
o Demonstrated experience planning and supervising a growth and yield or forest stand
modelling program.
o Demonstrated experience in growth and yield and/or stand modelling extension.
o Experience leading professional staff or work teams in resource management, hiring, managing
performance, team building, and developing and managing annual budgets.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Expert knowledge of stand growth and yield modelling.
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Sound knowledge of BC forest inventories, stand growth data sets, and timber supply analyses.
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In-depth technical knowledge, and demonstrated experience and proficiency, with the development,
calibration, testing, enhancement, distribution and support of stand growth models and associated
decision-support products.
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Considerable knowledge of advanced statistics, forest mensuration, sampling and forest biometry.
Reviewed by:
TEAM LEAD – STAND DEVELOPMENT MODELLING
Date: April 22, 2016
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Excellent proficiency with statistical analysis software, for example, SAS, R, and Python application
languages.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to explain and present strategic
ideas, initiatives and practices to executive, director, manager, staff and clients and deliver
presentations. Demonstrated experience in applied and operational scientific research, publishing, and
presentations
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Strong influence, mediation and negotiation abilities.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Leadership implies a desire to lead others, including diverse teams. Leadership is generally, but not
always, demonstrated from a position of formal authority. The “team” here should be understood
broadly as any group with which the person interacts regularly.
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Developing Others involves a genuine intent to foster the long-term learning or development of others
through coaching, managing performance and mentoring. Its focus is on developmental intent and
effect rather than on a formal role of training. For this competency to be considered, the individual's
actions should be driven by a genuine desire to develop others, rather than by a need to transfer
adequate skills to complete tasks.
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Building Partnerships with Stakeholders is the ability to build long-term or on-going relationships with
stakeholders (e.g. someone who shares an interest in what you are doing). This type of relationship is
often quite deliberate and is typically focused on the way the relationship is conducted. Implicit in this
competency is demonstrating a respect for and stating positive expectations of the stakeholder.
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Strategic Orientation is the ability to link long-range visions and concepts to daily work, ranging from a
simple understanding to a sophisticated awareness of the impact of the world at large on strategies
and on choices.
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Planning, Organizing and Coordinating involves proactively planning, establishing priorities and
allocating resources. It is expressed by developing and implementing increasingly complex plans. It also
involves monitoring and adjusting work to accomplish goals and deliver to the organization's mandate.
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Conflict Management is the ability to develop working relationships that facilitate the prevention
and/or resolution of conflicts within the organization.
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Teamwork and Co-operation is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups
and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability
to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views.
For more information about behavioural interviews, competency definitions, and to watch interview videos
please visit: Competencies and the BC Public Service
Reviewed by:
TEAM LEAD – STAND DEVELOPMENT MODELLING
Date: April 22, 2016