Do you enjoy field work over office work? Are you able to carry out your responsibilities independently? If so, then this opportunity may be a great fit with your career aspirations.
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
• 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:
• assist in the implementation and monitoring of wood measurement activities
• carry out the check scaling program and implement the sampling program
• assist with scaling audits
• participate in training programs
Please note: This position will require extensive overnight travel in the designated area.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Scaler's Licence. If the successful candidate does not have a valid licence, they will work in an underfill capacity during the ministry provided training and certification period.
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Specialized knowledge:
• You possess sound knowledge of resource and forest management practices and forest industry operations.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
Technical skills:
• You demonstrate the ability to carry out field scaling activities, sampling for scaling factors and check scaling.
• You have the ability to provide wood measurement technical guidance and direction to field personnel.
Communication skills:
• You possess established communication and interpersonal skills to instruct scalers and deal with forest industry officials, other agencies and the public.
• You have demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to apply tact and judgement.
Analytical skills:
• You have analytical, investigation, and observation skills to conduct audits, identify trends, report on findings, make recommendations, and track wood measurement information.
• You can be thorough and exercise attention to detail in collecting information, preparing documentation, writing detailed/accurate reports, and performing audits/program reviews.
• You have organizational and reasoning skills. and the ability to work independently.
Computer proficiency:
• You have the ability to use personal computers/software including word processing, database (e.g. Timber Resources Evaluation System, Registration), email, internet and spreadsheet applications to prepare correspondence and reports, search for information, input and retrieve data, and track expenditures.
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: