Management Forester

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Red Lake, Sioux Lookout

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Maternity leave top-up

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Collegial work culture

Career growth opportunities

On-the-job training

Job summary

Ontario Public Service is seeking a Management Forester to lead Forest Management Plan development across Red Lake and Sioux Lookout districts, applying professional forestry standards to sustain forest ecosystems and coordinate with local communities and Indigenous groups.

You will hold an RPF designation and bring knowledge of Ontario forest legislation, GIS/GPS capabilities and strong leadership to guide planning teams and district initiatives, with opportunities to influence policy and

Qualifications

RPF designation with ability to practise forestry without supervision.
Knowledge of Ontario forest legislation and policies.
Experience in forest management planning and coordination with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Support development of Forest Management Plans to sustain forest ecosystems.
Monitor compliance and effectiveness of district forest management programs.
Provide forestry advice to the public, local industry, Indigenous groups and external agencies.

Skills

Forestry expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

GIS knowledge

Education

Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation

Tools

GIS

GPS

Forest modelling software

Job description

Are you a dedicated forestry professional with a passion for ecological sustainability? Join our team as a Management Forester and play a pivotal role in developing and implementing Forest Management Plans within our district. If you are committed to promoting sustainable forestry practices and eager to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply and help us achieve our goal of ecological sustainability.

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
maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
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

Red Lake and Sioux Lookout offer the chance to enjoy an exceptional Northern lifestyle where work and life are truly balanced. Surrounded by lakes, forests, and wide-open spaces, the community is ideal for those who value outdoor living. Enjoy excellent fishing, hiking, paddling, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling or simply take in the quiet beauty of the North. These towns provide the comfort of a supportive, close-knit community along with essential services, affordable housing, and short commutes. It's a place where you can make a meaningful professional impact while enjoying more time, space, and connection outside of work.

About the job

In this role, you will:

support the development of all Forest Management Plans within the district to provide for the sustainability of forest ecosystems
develop and monitor compliance and effectiveness of forest management for Crown and private land resource management programs within the district
provide expertise in support of the district integrated resource management programs and forestry advice to the general public, local forest industry, Indigenous groups and other external agencies

What you bring to the team

Management Forester (2B) - RPF Designation:

This competition will be used to fill two RPF designated positions, one permanent and one temporary, aimed at filling designated positions as the priority. A non-designated individual may be selected as a developmental assignment for the purpose of obtaining their designation.

Mandatory requirement

You must possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association or have the ability to transfer designation from out-of-province and be able to practise professional forestry without professional supervision.
You are in the process of being designated as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and have the ability to obtain designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association in less than 18 months.

Technical knowledge and skills

You have expertise in forest management planning and practices, and legal obligations.
You have knowledge of principles and practices of forest ecosystem management.
You have knowledge of Ontario's forest legislation, regulations and policies (e.g. Crown Forest Sustainability Act, Forest Management Planning Manual, Forest Information Manual, Forest Operations and Silviculture Manual) to coordinate the development of forest management plans and related forest planning products.

Communication and interpersonal skills

You have proven facilitation and consensus-building skills to analyse, review and make recommendations to district forest management plans.
You can promote and develop partnerships with communities.
You have proven communication skills to provide expert forest management advice.

Organizational and leadership skills

You have demonstrated leadership skills to direct planning teams and coordinate Local Citizen Committee meetings.
You have proven analytical and organizational skills to review information and reports, and make recommendations/provide solutions on a variety of resource matters.
You have experience working with personal computers, internet, database management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, spatial analysis and modelling software to prepare briefing materials, correspondence and reports.
You have knowledge of, and working experience with Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) and current technologies.

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

Additional information

Address

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region or 49 Prince St, Sioux Lookout, North Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region
1 English Permanent, 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region

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