LSO FORS 3 - Research Scientist, Stand Development Modelling

The Team
The Stand Development Modelling Group is a well-established team dedicated to researching forest stand dynamics and developing models to simulate stand growth following disturbances such as harvest or silviculture treatments. The team consists of five members, including three research scientists, a growth and yield specialist, and a stand modelling analyst. This diverse team collaborates with specialists across the natural resource sector, contributing directly to sustainable forest management, timber supply reviews, and climate change adaptation efforts.

The Role
As a Stand Development Modelling Research Scientist, you will conduct scientific research in stand development and growth modelling and apply your expertise to supporting important forest management decisions. Your work will help clients understand how forest management actions impact wood yields, wildlife habitats, carbon sequestration, and many other ecosystem services. This role offers the chance to contribute to a renowned research program and work with the TASS (Tree and Stand Simulator) growth and yield simulator, recognized worldwide. With a focus on climate sensitivity in managed stand models, this position provides exciting opportunities for problem-solving, continuous learning, and career development in both research and professional forestry.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Master's Degree with an emphasis on forest mensuration and modelling and two (2) years of related* experience (three (3) or more years preferred); OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience (i.e. a graduate degree in related discipline and a minimum of three (3) years of related* experience, with a preference for five (5) or more years of related* experience).
• • Note: related experience (as described above, a minimum of either 2 or 3 years depending on level of education) MUST include EACH of the following:
• • On-depth experience with the development, calibration, testing, and enhancement of individual tree-based growth models and associated decision-support products; AND,
  • Experience in scientific research and communications.
• Must be registered, or immediately eligible for registration, as a Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC. Note: immediately eligible for registration is defined as being able to transfer a current membership from an applicable Canadian jurisdiction. Applicants must confirm their eligibility with the FPBC. Confirmation of registration/eligibility will be required before an offer of employment can be made.
  Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

Preference:

• Preference may be given for experience in integrating climate change impacts into growth and yield models.
• Preference may be given for education and/or experience in forest stand development.

For questions regarding this position, please contact catherine.beallestatland@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 2 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

Professional Designation: YES - Please include your registration number in your application. You must be registered as a Professional Forester (RPF) with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC), or able to transfer a current membership to FPBC within six (6) months of employment. Applicants currently registered with FPBC as an Allied Science Forester in Training (ASFIT) or Forester in Training (FIT), or able to transfer their current ASFIT/FIT membership to FPBC within six (6) months, may be considered for this position at the Licensed Science Officer 1 level. Confirmation of registration/eligibility with the Forest Professionals BC is required before an offer of employment can be made.

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 - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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