Here is your opportunity to contribute to the sustainability of Northern Ontario's forests and natural areas. Showcase your ability to manage and analyze information, use decision support models and work with diverse, dynamic teams across Ontario.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role
Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,513.08 to $1,908.57 per (hour/week) in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
About the job
Your work will include:
• providing professional advice and analytical support in the preparation of resource management plans and natural heritage system design projects as well as in the resolution of resource management and allocation issues
• using quantitative resource analysis techniques for landscape and ecosystem planning assessments, resource supply assessments and socio-economic impact assessment
• assembling and synthesizing data, running models and analyzing and interpreting results
• managing information consistent with provincial standards in the development of strategic plans
• interacting with other resource professionals and members of the public engaged on resource planning teams
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirement:
• You must possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association or have the ability to transfer designation from out-of-province and be able to practise professional forestry without professional supervision.
Technical expertise:
• You are knowledgeable of and are proficient using computer-based analytical, data-management, mapping and modelling techniques including spatial analyses and data modeling.
• You possess the experience and the ability to design, develop and test new analytical and planning tools and applications (e.g. habitat, landscape diversity protection, resource management).
• You possess relevant experience in the theory, methods and practices of geographic information systems, databases and analytical models including job related experience in using forest management models.
Forest management knowledge:
• You have demonstrated knowledge of forest management planning systems and the principles associated with ecosystem-based approaches to resource management.
• You are knowledgeable of and have the ability to apply and interpret relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You possess proven oral communication skills to provide adequate information, advice and recommendations to staff, stakeholders and project teams.
• You have well developed written communication skills to create reports, presentations, draft correspondence and review information.
• You have the ability to deliver presentations and convey technical information to non-technical staff in a cohesive manner.
• You are able to deal with stakeholders and staff with tact, diplomacy and in a professional manner.
• You demonstrate good judgment to work cooperatively and lead within a team environment and to work effectively with different audiences.
Analytical and research skills:
• You have analytical and problem-solving skills in order to analyze and interpret results, prepare data summaries and provide clear descriptions of results for use in technical reports and presentations.
• You possess interpretive and effective research skills to perform and review statistical analysis information of varying complexity to support regional resource management and land use planning models.
• You have the ability to prioritize and organize your work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.