Organization: Ontario Public Service http://www.ontario.ca/careers
Location: Kenora, Ontario
Are you interested in ensuring the sustainability of Ontario’s
forests? If so, consider this opportunity with the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• plan, develop and ensure the sustainability of forest ecosystems and
integration of resource management activities
• provide knowledge and advice on the ecology and management of forests
• assist in the management of area issues
• provide customer service to internal and external clients
Location: 808 Robertson Street, Kenora, Ontario
How do I qualify?
Mandatory Requirements:
• you must possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF)
designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association
• you must possess a valid driver’s licence to travel to the field and
complete field work
Technical Knowledge:
• you have experience working with forest management planning,
analytical modelling, harvest and silvicultural systems, procedures
and techniques
• you have the ability to interpret and apply the principles and
practices of forest ecosystem management and relevant legislation
applicable to forest management within Ontario
• you have the ability to ensure forest resources are sustainably managed
Technical Skills:
• you have experience working with computer software including word
processing, spreadsheets, Geographic Information Systems (GIS),
database management, presentation, Internet and electronic mail
applications
• you have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation
including the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Interpersonal Skills:
• you possess strong analytical and negotiating skills
• you have the ability to promote and develop partnerships
• you have effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Salary range: $1,150.66 — $1,421.31 per week
Please apply online, only, at http://www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting
Job ID 69409, by October 23, 2014. Faxes are not being accepted at
this time. If you require a disability related accommodation in order
to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide
your contact
information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48
hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be
contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human
Rights Code.
