Posting Title

BAND 6 - Executive Director, BC Timber Sales - Closing date extended

Position Classification

Band 6

Union

N/A

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range

$145,300.18 - $177,800.14 annually

Close Date

9/4/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

11/1/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests

Ministry Branch / Division

Provincial Operations Division

Job Summary

The Role:
This Executive Director role leads one of British Columbia's most strategically significant forestry organizations, providing vision, direction, and oversight for an operation that spans the province and delivers both business and public value. Leading through complexity, you will drive organizational performance, oversee significant financial and operational accountabilities, and position the organization to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges in a rapidly evolving sector. Success in this role requires the ability to think strategically, act decisively, and build strong partnerships across government, industry, First Nations, and local communities. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of forestry in British Columbia while leading a highly skilled team committed to innovation, stewardship, and exceptional results.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree in a field related to Forestry, Resource Management, Business/Public Administration or equivalent. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience (within the last 15 years) of the following:
  • Experience in the last five (5) years in a senior corporate leadership role of a public program or private sector business, preferably in a forestry or resource management environment.
  • Experience dealing with politically sensitive and provincially significant issues and with developing policy, procedures and corporate practices.
  • Experience working with and building collaborative relationships with First Nations, key stakeholders, and business partners.
  • Experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary senior management teams.
  • Experience in strategic business planning.
  • Experience in both procurement and financial management.
• Preference may be given to applicants who are a Registered Professional Forester.

About this Position:
Amendment August 27, 2026: Posting closing date extended to September 4, 2026.
This is a temporary, full-time opportunity for approximately one year; this may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests' Regional or District office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Depending on the successful candidate's location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

How to Apply:
Your cover letter and resume must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Please use your cover letter to describe how your qualifications and career interests align with this position. Please limit your cover letter to a maximum of one (1) page.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category

Executive, Leadership and Management, Natural Resource Sector, Policy, Research and Economics

Additional Information

REQ 125206_Job Profile_BAND 6 - Executive Director, BC Timber Sales