Forests Branch Intern

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About the job

• As a member of Forests Branch, provide input and support in the development, maintenance, and implementation of a wide range of program areas such as: forest information management, provincial reporting, independent forest audits, forest operations compliance monitoring, forest competency, forest certification, forest health and silviculture, forest management planning, and forest policy.
• Applying knowledge of legislation, theory, principles and practices of resource management to provide information and advice on questions related to sustainable forest management;
• Providing basic forestry knowledge in harvest practices, silviculture, forest stand dynamics and environmental impacts on non-timber resources
• Investigating assigned components of proposed documents, developing options and recommendations, and producing drafts of material;
• Researching background information, undertaking literature reviews, and compiling summaries as may be required;
• Investigating and undertaking comparative analysis of policy approaches used in jurisdictions outside of Ontario as may be required;
• Undertaking activities that may be required in support of implementation of projects (e.g., Drafting and/or arranging for communications material, undertaking general correspondence with client groups, responding to routine inquiries from the public, etc.)
• Assisting in training and transfer programs by producing presentation materials, developing graphics, assisting with logistical support, distribution of materials to participants, etc

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada;
• Proof of full-time enrolment in a natural resource related program at a recognized post-secondary college or university or graduation within the last five years; and
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in a maximum of two placements.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic working knowledge of forest management and environmental impacts on non-timber forest resources;
• Some working knowledge of legislation, policies, and procedures governing forest management in Ontario including current forest management principles, practices, and guides used in the Boreal Forest and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence/Deciduous Forest Regions;
• Basic understanding of ecosystem sustainability, wildlife habitat management, and biodiversity;
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and information management (e.g., Microsoft Office, databases, and GIS).
• Knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the OH&S Act;
• Good interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written);
• Good organizational and project management skills; and
• Basic analytical skills and some knowledge of current analytical resource models.

Note: The successful candidates will begin at the base-level pay rate and will move up in the pay scale in accordance with the OPSEU collective agreement.

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Additional information:

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
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