Seasonal Forestry Silviculture Assistant

Green First Forest Products; Timmins; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forestry company in Ontario is seeking a Seasonal Forestry Silviculture Assistant to support data collection for forest management. Candidates should be enrolled in or graduated from a college or university program in Forestry with 1 to 3 years of related experience. The role involves promoting safety, monitoring contractors, and implementing forest management plans. Interested applicants should send their resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of related experience is an asset.
• Valid Class G or G2 Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and provide a safe workplace.
• Monitor treeplant contractors and perform quality control.
• Support implementation of Forest Management Plans.

Skills

Data collection

Monitoring and assessment

Communication

Education

Enrollment or graduation from College/University in Forestry

Job description

Overview

The activity of GreenFirst Forest Products is rooted in the forest! For us, well-managed forests really make sense for our business, our communities, and the environment. We have a deep connection to Canada's forest lands and sustainability. If this commitment to the environment and Canada's forests resonates with you, come join our team.

Position: Seasonal Forestry Silviculture Assistant.

Location: Timmins, Chapleau and Kapuskasing - ON.

Based out of Timmins, Chapleau or Kapuskasing, you will undertake data collection to support silviculture operations, forest management planning, forest certification, and annual program delivery. You will perform monitoring of silviculture projects and assess contractor performance which may involve some travel between the communities.

Commitment:

• Live up to GreenFirst\'s values, principles, and guidelines.
• Bring an open and cooperative attitude to your job, contributing to our positive work environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental standards, as well as applicable regulations and laws.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, support Health & Safety Program.
• Comply with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor treeplant contractor and perform quality control.
• Support aerial tending, site preparation, free-to-grow and other silvicultural programs as required.
• Provide support to successfully implement Forest Management Plans and document progress on implementation.
• Support the forest operations team with surveys and inspections.
• Develop and maintain a good rapport between contractors, customers, outside agencies, Indigenous communities, other forest users and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: Enrolled or graduated from College / University program in Forestry or related field.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years related experience is an asset.
• Driving: Valid Class G or G2 Driver’s License.

Please Note: Work term will be from May - September 2026.

Please send your resume and cover letter to : [e-mail]

Please include the job title in the subject line of your email

We thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

GreenFirst Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. GreenFirst Forest Products is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Français / English bilinual notice

Note: The activity description is provided in both English and French. The following is the French version of the posting.

Poste : Assistant en sylviculture saisonnière.

Emplacement : Timmins, Chapleau, et Kapuskasing.

Basé à Timmins, Chapleau ou Kapuskasing, vous serez chargé de collecter des informations pour soutenir les opérations sylvicoles, la planification de la gestion forestière, la certification forestière et la mise en œuvre du programme annuel. Vous assurerez le suivi des projets sylvicoles et évaluerez les performances des entrepreneurs, ce qui pourra nécessiter certains déplacements entre les communautés.

Engagement :

• Soyez à la hauteur des valeurs, principes et directives de GreenFirst.
• Apportez une attitude ouverte et coopérative à votre travail, contribuant à notre environnement de travail positif.
• Se conformer à toutes les normes de santé, de sécurité et d\'environnement, ainsi qu\'aux réglementations et lois applicables.

Responsabilités :

• Promouvoir et fournir un lieu de travail sûr, rechercher des améliorations, soutenir le programme de sécurité et de santé.
• Se conformer aux règlements, politiques et procédures de l\'entreprise.
• Superviser les entrepreneurs chargés de la plantation d\'arbres et effectuer des contrôles de qualité.
• Soutenir l\'entretien aérien, la préparation des sites, la croissance libre et d\'autres programmes sylvicoles, selon les besoins.
• Apporter son soutien à la mise en œuvre réussie des plans de gestion forestière et documenter les progrès réalisés dans ce domaine.
• Soutenir l\'équipe chargée des opérations forestières en effectuant des enquêtes et des inspections.
• Développer et maintenir de bonnes relations entre les entrepreneurs, les clients, les organismes externes, les communautés autochtones, les autres utilisateurs de la forêt et la direction.
• Autres tâches assignées.

Exigences :

• Formation : Inscrit ou diplômé d\'un programme collégial ou universitaire en foresterie ou dans un domaine connexe.
• Expérience : 1 à 3 ans d\'expérience dans le domaine constituent un atout.
• Conduite : permis de conduire valide de classe G ou G2.

Remarque : la période de travail s\'étendra de mai à septembre 2026.

Veuillez envoyer votre Curriculum Vitae et votre lettre de présentation à : [e-mail].

Veuillez inclure le titre du poste dans la ligne d\'objet de votre courriel.

Nous remercions tous ceux qui postulent mais ne contacterons que les personnes sélectionnées pour un entretien.

Produits forestiers GreenFirst est un employeur garantissant l\'égalité des chances. Nous nous engageons à fournir des pratiques d\'emploi accessibles qui sont conformes à la Loi sur l\'Accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l\'Ontario (LAPHO). Si vous avez besoin d\'un aménagement pour handicap à n\'importe quelle étape du processus de recrutement, veuillez l\'indiquer dans votre candidature. Produits forestiers GreenFirst est fortement engagé envers l\'inclusion et la diversité au sein de sa communauté et accueille tous les candidats, y compris, mais sans s\'y limiter: les minorités visibles, toutes les religions et ethnies, les personnes handicapées, les personnes LGBTQ et toutes les autres personnes susceptibles de contribuer à la diversification d\'idées.

À propos de Green First Forest Products :

GreenFirst Forest Products invites candidates to employment who share our values towards environmentally sustainable forest management and lumber production. GreenFirst recognizes that people are the foundation of our business and that working hand-in-hand, both within our operations and with stakeholders, is key to the success of the Company.