Position: Forester
Organization:
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
Location: Port Hope, Ontario
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority requir
es an individual to
coordinate the operations of the 11,000-acre Ganaraska Forest located
north of Port Hope, Ontario. This includes the updating,
implementation and monitoring of the Forest Management Plan.
Responsibilities:
• Administer and coordinate the operations of the Ganaraska Forest
• Carry out the requirements of the Forest Management Plan including
coordinating required updates of the plan and maintain eligibility for
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Forest including tree
marking, cut inspections, forest health, forest prescriptions,
tendering wood products and keeping up-to-date records
• Coordinating and administering the timber contracts for the Ganaraska Forest
• Develop and support forestry extension services
Qualifications:
• Degree or certificate in related discipline and/or equivalent
experience is required
• A RPF (Registered Professional Forester) designation or associate
with the Ontario Professional Foresters Association with a scope of
practice appropriate for the position
• Possession of the provincial tree marking certificate and chainsaw
certificate
• Managed Forest Plan Approver would be an asset
• Applicants should have excellent communications skills and ability
to work with the public
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Offices software and working
knowledge of GIS software and applications
• The successful applicant must be able to adapt to an environment of
change and work well independently as well as in a team environment
• A valid Province of Ontario drivers licence is also required
Salary:
• $58,800 – $68,400 per annum plus benefit package
Apply in writing by July 8, 2015 to:
Ms. Linda J. Laliberte, CPA, CGA, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
2216 County Road 28, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3V8
Fax: (905) 885-9824
E-mail: llaliberte@grca.on.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
