Do you have a passion to create awareness and promote resource management protection? If so, consider this perfect opportunity to join our team.
The beautiful and picturesque region offers many benefits to those working and living within its reaches:
• limitless outdoor recreational activities spanning all four seasons for those enjoying the outdoors (e.g., hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing etc.);
• affordable real estate options and lower cost of living than many major urban centers;
• wildlife in their natural habitats, such as moose, deer, grouse, wolf, lynx, waterfowl, etc.
• warm, welcoming and multicultural communities
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
About the job
In this role, you will:
• support the development of all Forest Management Plans within the district to provide for the sustainability of forest ecosystems
• develop and monitor compliance and effectiveness of forest management for Crown and private land resource management programs within the district
• provide expertise in support of the district integrated resource management programs and forestry advice to the general public, local forest industry, Indigenous groups and other external agencies
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirement:
This competition will be used to
fill one of the two roles listed, aimed at filling the RPF designated position as the priority. A non-designated individual may be selected as a developmental assignment for the purpose of obtaining their designation.
Management Forester (2B) - RPF Designation:
• 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.
Assistant Management Forester (2A) - Pending designation:
• You are in the process of being designated as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and have the ability to obtain designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association in less than 18 months.
Technical knowledge and skills:
• You have expertise in forest management planning and practices, and legal obligations.
• You have knowledge of principles and practices of forest ecosystem management.
• You have knowledge of Ontario's forest legislation, regulations and policies (e.g. Crown Forest Sustainability Act, Forest Management Planning Manual, Forest Information Manual, Forest Operations and Silviculture Manual) to coordinate the development of forest management plans and related forest planning products.
Communication and interpersonal skills:
• You have proven facilitation and consensus-building skills to analyse, review and make recommendations to district forest management plans.
• You can promote and develop partnerships with communities.
• You have proven communication skills to provide expert forest management advice.
Organizational and leadership skills:
• You have demonstrated leadership skills to direct planning teams and coordinate Local Citizen Committee meetings.
• You have proven analytical and organizational skills to review information and reports, and make recommendations/provide solutions on a variety of resource matters.
Computer skills:
• You have experience working with personal computers, internet, database management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, spatial analysis and modelling software to prepare briefing materials, correspondence and reports.
• You have knowledge of, and working experience with Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) and current technologies.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: