Forest Analyst Intern

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Health plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Job summary

Ontario Public Service (OPS) is offering a 12-month internship in the Regional Operations Division, Southern Region, at Peterborough. The role starts in May 2027 and provides hands-on experience in forest management planning and quantitative analysis.

The incumbent will support forest estate models, data synthesis, and runnable analyses, while applying OH&S principles. Interns receive full benefits and on-the-job training within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quantitative forestry and natural resource analysis modelling techniques, tools, approaches, and processes.
• Understanding of forest management planning in Ontario.
• Experience with spreadsheets, database software, programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL) and GIS software.
• Knowledge of information management and data organization policies and standards.
• Ability to produce technical documents and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• OH&S Act worker responsibilities knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analytical support of forest estate models and quantitative resource modeling tools.
• Assist in assembling, manipulating and synthesizing resource management data for modelling processes.
• Conduct forest modelling analyses and determine allowable harvest levels for forest management plans.
• Automate forest modelling data management through scripting for efficiency.
• Provide support on sustainability by applying legislation, theory and practices of forest management.

Skills

SQL

Geospatial analysis

GIS

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Python

SQL

GIS software

Database software

Job description

Apply By:Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Regional Operations Division, Southern Region

City:

Peterborough

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Temporary 12-month intern placement

Job code:

17152 - Systems Officer 1

$1,134.33 - $1,360.74 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Each year the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) hires interns throughout the province to gain work experience, and support ministry forest management operations. The internship, beginning in May 2027, offers meaningful experience in furthering your forestry career.

Visit the following links to learn more about the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) , and our work in forestry .

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer

• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job

During this one-year internship, you will:

• assist with the provision of analytical support of forest estate models and other quantitative resource modeling and analysis tools to regional and district staff under the general guidance of the unit supervisor and the professional direction of regional staff
• assist in assembling, manipulating and synthesizing resource management data for use in forest modelling and analyses processes and tools
• conducting components of forest modelling and analyses, including assessments of impacts from planned activities on forests (e.g. ecosystem, wood supply, socio-economic); and determination of allowable harvest levels in support of the development of forest management plans
• automating forest modelling and analysis data management processes through scripting for efficiency, repeatability, and reusability
• providing support on questions of natural resources sustainability by applying knowledge of legislation, theory, principles and practices of forest management planning

Eligibility

• You have proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
• You have graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma in the last four years.
• You are not a permanent employee of the OPS.
• All candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNR 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNR internship program in the past.

Knowledge

• knowledge of quantitative forestry and natural resource analysis modelling techniques, tools, approaches, and processes
• general understanding of the legislation, theory, principles and practices of forest management planning in Ontario
• demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheets, database software, programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL) and GIS software to assimilate diverse information from both geospatial and non-geospatial data sources and conduct resource modelling and analyses
• knowledge of best practices and principles associated with managing systems, data and information to organize and manage large and/or diverse datasets in accordance with information management policies and standards
• knowledge of computer applications to produce technical written documents and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the OH&S Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed

Skills

• computer and querying skills associated with database management systems (e.g. SQL) to manipulate data, analyze and develop solutions to complex resource management problems, familiarity with common word processing and spreadsheet packages, graphics package and office automation systems
• research, analytical and interpretative skills to perform quantitative and statistical analyses on geospatial and tabular data sets of varying complexity and assimilate diverse information to support forest modelling and analyses
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills to undertake routine and non-routine spatial analyses to support resource management planning
• interpersonal, organizational and prioritization skills, initiative, good judgement, tact and diplomacy, including ability to carry out work assignments with minimal supervision and work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team environment and with external client groups
• communication skills to produce technical documents and present information to multi-disciplinary planning teams

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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.