The following links provide access to training offered by organizations outside the Ministry of Forests and Range. Course
offerings may vary from time to time and can be accessed through the organizations websites for up to date details:
Sites Offering Training:
Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP)
The ABCFP holds a series of professional development workshops in different locations around British Columbia each fall. These workshops cover aspects of professional practice under new and existing legislation, address issues of professional reliance and explore the roles and responsibilities of the forest professional.
Information on upcoming and past workshops is available in the Continuing Education section of the ABCFP website.
BC Public Service Agency
This agency supports the BC Governments vision of achieving excellence in the public service by offering training to executive and senior leaders of the government, managers, supervisors and employees. Training and Development courses include:
- Employee Performance and Development Plan - Employee/Supervisor Workshop
- Ergonomics: Workplace Assessment Training
- Leading the Way workshops and modules
- Professional Project Management: Laying the Foundation
- Project Management Best Practices in Government
- Winning Communication Skills
- End user computer training (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- IT Training (for IT classified staff)
Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF)
The CIF’s mission is to advance the stewardship of Canada's forest resources, provide national leadership in forestry,
promote competence among forestry professionals, and foster public awareness of Canadian and international forestry issues.
The CIF has a Continuing Forestry Education and Professional Development Recognition Program that acknowledges participants
for the investment of time committed to educational activities.
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC)
The JIBC provides education and training in the areas of justice, public safety, and human services. Training topics include:
- Conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation
- Emergency management, emergency social services, search and rescue
- Critical incident stress management
- Fire services (recruit, officer, industrial, marine, hazmat)
Malaspina University-College
Malaspina offers continuing studies courses through the Natural Resource Extension Program. Course offerings have included:
- Advanced Timber Cruising Techniques
- Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification For Coast Forest Region
- Developing Professional Quality Site Plans
- Forest Law For First Nations
- Introduction To Timber Cruising
- Understanding Forest Tenure
Selkirk Management
Selkirk Management facilitates and organizes natural resource training events for BC’s natural resource professionals, technicians, and field practitioners. Course offerings have included:
- Advanced Silviculture Training
- Basic Silviculture Surveys
- BC’s Northern Interior Forests: Planning for Sustainability in a Dynamic Landscape
- Douglas-fir Bark Beetle: Getting Ready for the Next One
- Soil Conservation Surveys
University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
The UNBC offers continuing studies courses in the area of Natural Resource Management and Environment. Course offerings have included:
- Mountain Pine Beetle Detection and Management Workshop
- Global Positioning System (GPS) Course
- Advanced Road Deactivation
- Wildlife Danger Tree Assessors
- Geographic Information Systems Certification Courses (6 modules)
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