Apply professional forestry expertise in a hybrid Practices Forester position with BC Public Service in Cranbrook, British Columbia. Support sustainable forest management across the East Kootenay.

The East Kootenay Practices Forester works within the Ministry of Forests’ East Kootenay Field Team. This regular full time position combines office and field work, collaborating with forestry specialists, Indigenous Nations, stakeholders, contractors, and resource specialists. The work supports forest activities aligned with plans, standards, and applicable requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Support responsible forest practices across East Kootenay landscapes
Review forest practices and observe results in the field
Address operational and resource management challenges collaboratively
Work with partners,



contractors, and resource specialists
Support sustainable forest management and timber development programs

Requirements:
Registered Skilled Forester or eligible for registration with FPBC
Two years of operational field forestry experience
Valid unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Ability to withstand fieldwork and adverse weather conditions
Ability to travel, including by aircraft or watercraft

Bring RPF eligibility, field forestry experience, and practical problem-solving to sustainable forest management in Cranbrook’s East Kootenay region.

📌 Registered Professional Forester Cranbrook
🏢 BC Public Service Agency
📍 Cranbrook