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Assistant Management Forester
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Regional Operations Division
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary assignment/contract for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension
Job Code:
13992 - Forester 2A
Salary:
$1,075.79 - $1,300.96 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a forest industry professional looking to obtain your Registered Professional Forester designation in Ontario?
If so, consider this great opportunity to work in the industry and gain valuable experience working with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry while you obtain your designation.
Located at the northern end of Highway 105, the Municipality of Red Lake is the most northwesterly municipality in Ontario. With a population approaching 5,000, our full service northern community is situated in the beautiful wilderness of Northwestern Ontario. Residents and visitors alike enjoy our area's natural beauty, pristine lakes, rivers, forests, clear blue skies and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
View map: http://g.co/maps/94k3h
Website: www.redlake.ca
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• provide professional assistance in support of the development of all Forest Management Plans within the district to provide for the sustainability of forest ecosystems
• develop and monitor for compliance and effectiveness the implementation of the forest management component of the Crown and, where appropriate, the private land resource management programs within the district
• provide professional forestry expertise in support of the district integrated resource management programs and forestry advice to the general public, local forest industry and other external agencies
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You must be eligible to be designated as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and have the ability to obtain designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association within 12 months.
Technical expertise:
• knowledge of forest management planning requirements and practices to assist in the development of forest management plans
• knowledge of the theories, methodologies and practices of forest resource management to provide professional forest management advice, and to achieve MNRs goal of ecological sustainability
• knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Ontario's forest legislation, regulations and policies, programs and regulatory mechanisms to coordinate the development of forest management plans and related forest planning products
• knowledge of Ontario's forest industry to ensure Forest Management Plan requirements are fully satisfied
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
• reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills to analyse, review and make recommendations related to major, minor and administrative amendments to district forest management plans, analyze annual reports, and determine program effectiveness
Interpersonal and communication skills:
• interpersonal and communication skills to lead team members, provide advice/recommendations on staffing, resourcing and scheduling, prepare submissions, briefing/communication materials and make presentations
Organizational and project management skills:
• organizational, coordination and project management skills to provide professional assistance to the Management Forester and to coordinate local citizen committee meetings
• ability to work under pressure while motivating other team members to achieve assigned objectives within strict timelines
Computer proficiency:
• knowledge of computer applications, such as internet, database management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, communication, spatial analysis and modelling software to prepare briefing materials, correspondence, reports, etc
• knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and current technologies such as spatial analysis and modeling tools
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3-A
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Monday, November 28, 2016
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, December 23, 2016 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
