Forestry Technician — Field Operations & Fire Prevention

The Government of Nova Scotia; Whycocomagh; On-site; CAD 2,254,000 - 3,764,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia invites applications for a Forestry Technician in Whycocomagh, NS. The role focuses on development, maintenance, protection, and public education of forestry, wildlife, and recreation resources within the Department of Lands and Forestry.

Responsibilities include land management, compliance monitoring, fire prevention, wildlife surveys, and public liaison. A two-year forestry or related technical diploma is required, with strong communication and computer skills,

Qualifications

• Two-year forestry or related Natural Resources Technical Diploma completed.
• Knowledge of Wildlife Management, WAP, WHWP Regulations, Crown Road and Extension Methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication with good judgement and crisis response abilities.

Responsibilities

• Crown Land or Private Land management.
• Monitor compliance with Forest Sustainability Regulations.
• Forest fire prevention and suppression.

Skills

Communication

Judgement

Customer service

Crisis response

GPS experience

Education

Two-year Forestry or Natural Resources Diploma

Tools

ArcView

GPS

Job description

The Government of Nova Scotia invites applications for a Forestry Technician in Whycocomagh, NS. The role focuses on development, maintenance, protection, and public education of forestry, wildlife, and recreation resources within the Department of Lands and Forestry.

Responsibilities include land management, compliance monitoring, fire prevention, wildlife surveys, and public liaison. A two-year forestry or related technical diploma is required, with strong communication and computer skills,