JOB PROFILE
Position #VARIOUS
TITLE:
TIMBER SUPPLY/GEOMATICS FORESTER
MINISTRY:
FORESTS, LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SUPERVISOR TITLE: SR. ANALYST – TSA/TFL
CLASSIFICATION: LSO3 (FORESTER)
WORK UNIT:
INVENTORY ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
SUPERVISOR POSITION #: VARIOUS
JOB OVERVIEW
The Timber Supply/Geomatics Forester undertakes and documents timber supply and other analyses to
support ministry planning and are used by the Chief Forester for AAC determination as well as for determining
the short- and long-term timber supply implications of various combinations of environmental influences, forest
management and land use alternatives. The position provides expert advice to the Chief Forester, Minister,
ministry managers and staff, the forest industry, and the public on the interpretation and use of analysis results
as well as uncertainties and implications of timber supply analysis results. The position assists in the
development of specific components of analysis models or systems, develops procedures for preparing spatial
data for use in forest estate models and provides related training or advice to a broad range of clients.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Conducts timber supply and other forest management analysis projects. Acquires, verifies and manipulates
spatial and non-spatial data, and growth and yield data for use in forest estate modelling. Advises headquarters,
regions and districts on inventory, growth and yield and other data requirements, adjustments and potential
uncertainties.
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Builds/utilizes various computer and mathematical models required to assess the short- and long-term timber
supply and other resource values based on an understanding of land base, forest growth, legislation, and forest
management practices. Ensures all relevant inputs, issues and concerns are correctly represented, considered,
and interpreted in the analysis and presentation of results.
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Prepares reports containing graphical, tabular, cartographic and written documentation of results of timber supply
and other analyses. Presents analysis results to ministry staff, forest industry representatives, First Nations
representatives, and the public. Provides recommendations to statutory decision makers and the executive
regarding policy development, resource allocation decisions and stewardship issues.
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Undertakes research and analysis to quantify and forecast potential impacts to timber supply of future
management strategies and environmental impacts such as insect epidemics, climate change and potential policy
changes.
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Collaborates with program specialists to develop and recommend standards for spatial data preparation, analysis
and reporting, to define specific inputs and analysis requirements for TSAs and TFLs and advises headquarters
(i.e. growth and yield specialists), region and district staff, and others on data requirements, in particular: those
defining forest management practices and alternatives; land base characteristics; growth and yield projections;
adjustment factors; and any potential uncertainty in these inputs.
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Reviews and assesses the quality, accuracy and completeness of data packages and timber supply analyses and
conducts independent analyses of TSA data as required.
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Reviews the draft rationales for allowable annual cut (AAC) determinations prepared for the Chief Forester.
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Development of specific components of analysis models or systems, to assess the impacts of resource
management practices on timber supply, and evaluates new systems or models for applicability and effectiveness
and compliance with legislative requirements.
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Assists in the preparation of extension and training materials and delivery of training sessions, seminars and
demonstrations to staff and clients (e.g. resource planners, forestry industry representatives).
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Provides input into program planning and budgeting processes as well as into the formulation of related policy
and drafts letters, memos and other ad-hoc reports on timber supply, resource analysis, and AAC issues.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
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Registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the
Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP).
Immediately eligible means you are currently a registered RFP member in good standing in another Canadian
jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to ABCFP.
Applicants who do not meet the professional requirement may be considered at a lower level, subject to
confirmation of eligibility for registration as Forester in Training or Allied Forester in Training upon employment
with the Ministry. Applicants must contact ABCFP to confirm their eligibility.
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Preference may be given to applicants with a post-graduate degree with specialization in natural resource
modelling, forest biometrics, resource economics, geographic information systems, or other quantitative
discipline.
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Preference may be given to applicants with over five of forest management experience, with at least 2 years in
the use and/or development of landscape level resource analysis or at least three years of forest management
experience with a post-graduate degree.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to build and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships and effectively liaise with internal
and external stakeholders.
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Ability to organize, manage, and complete concurrent projects.
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Ability to analyze and make accurate forecasts or judgements based on results.
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Ability to develop, explain, and present findings, reports and summaries of results both verbally and in writing, in a
clear and concise style that is appropriate to the audience.
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Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to senior management, industry and community, and facilitate
workshops.
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Considerable knowledge of forest management and planning concepts, integrated resource management
concepts, resource inventories, and forest growth dynamics.
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Considerable knowledge of forest estate and landscape level modelling techniques, including both simulation and
mathematical optimization, and the application of the models to address forest management problems.
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Considerable knowledge and experience in quantitative methods including geographic information systems,
computer programming, statistical methods, and research design.
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Working knowledge of Forest Service mandate, structure and legislation.
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Ability to apply analytical processes in an innovative and imaginative way to solve problems.
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Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal
records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks
as required by the ministry.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Service Orientation implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients who may include the public, colleagues,
partners (educational institutes, non-government organizations, etc.), co-workers, peers, branches, ministries/agencies
and other government organizations. It means focusing one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of the
customer and client.
Results Orientation is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one's own past
performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (achievement orientation); challenging goals that one has
set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done (continuous improvement). Thus, a unique
accomplishment also indicates a Results Orientation.
Teamwork and Cooperation is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the
organization to achieve group and organizational goals.
Analytical Thinking is the ability to comprehend a situation by breaking it down into its components and identifying key or
underlying complex issues. It implies the ability to systematically organize and compare the various aspects of a problem
or situation, and determine cause-and-effect relationships (“if…then…”) to resolve problems in a sound, decisive manner.
Conceptual Thinking is the ability to identify patterns of connections between situations that are not obviously related,
and to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations. It includes using creative, conceptual or inductive
reasoning or thought processes that are not necessarily categorized by linear thinking.
Improving Operations is the ability and motivation to apply one’s knowledge and past experience for improving upon
current modes of operation within the Ministry. This behaviour ranges from adapting widely used approaches to
developing entirely new value-added solutions.
Competencies listed above complement the required accountabilities for this job profile. For more information
about behavioural interviews, competency definitions, and to watch interview videos please visit: Competencies
in the BC Public Service
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