Field Ecologist: Summer Woodland Assessments & Data

Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading forestry consulting firm in Barrie is seeking a Principal Registered Professional Forester to support field programs focusing on woodland assessments from April to September 2026. Ideal for summer students or recent graduates with field assessment experience. Responsibilities include data collection, identifying invasive species, and ensuring quality control of ecological data. Successful candidates will gain valuable hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced professionals, ideal for future roles in forestry and environmental consulting.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in ecology

Supervision by experienced professionals

Meaningful field experience

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed relevant diploma/degree.
• Comfortable with field data collection and outdoor work in varying weather.
• Strong ability to identify common tree/plant species with minimal reference.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office for data entry and communication.
• Valid Ontario full G driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field assessments in natural areas and woodlots.
• Collect ecological and forestry field data.
• Identify and document invasive species and disturbances.
• Record observations using GPS tools.
• Complete data entry and assist with data quality control.

Skills

Field data collection

Plant identification

Attention to detail

Independent fieldwork

Use of GPS tools

Education

Diploma/Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, Forestry, Natural Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS/GIS tools

Job description

A leading forestry consulting firm in Barrie is seeking a Principal Registered Professional Forester to support field programs focusing on woodland assessments from April to September 2026. Ideal for summer students or recent graduates with field assessment experience. Responsibilities include data collection, identifying invasive species, and ensuring quality control of ecological data. Successful candidates will gain valuable hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced professionals, ideal for future roles in forestry and environmental consulting.