Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Looking for FORESTER INTERN at Red Lake, ON Full Time

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a member of the Resources Management team, under the general supervision of the Resources Management Supervisor, and the professional direction of foresters, assisting in all aspects of forest management planning and operations including:

• Assists in the collection of background information to assist informed decision making and meet legislative requirements.
• Assists in team and task team day to day operations.
• Assists in review of forest management plans, annual work schedules and annual reports.
• Assists the development of public notices and consultation.
• Assists in the silviculture effectiveness monitoring program.
• Assists in the independent forest audit program.
• Assists with LCC meetings.
• Assists with work planning for the Forestry Program.
• Assists with compliance inspections.

How do I qualify?

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic working knowledge of silviculture, forest stand dynamics and environmental impacts on non-timber forest resources.
• Some working knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures governing forest management planning in Ontario including current forest management principles and practices used in the Great Lakes and Boreal Forests.
• General understanding of ecosystem sustainability and biodiversity.

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:

• Analytical and problems-solving skills to review, analyze and evaluate Ministry data and information from staff and stakeholders to determine application or legislations/policy and contributing to problem resolution options.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Oral and written communication skills, including facilitation skills, to support stakeholder meetings and public consultation processes.
• Interpersonal skill and ability to work in a team environment.

Organizational and Project Management Skills:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating and time management skills to provide support to the Management Foresters in the delivery of concurrent projects and initiatives.
• Ability to work under pressure while motivating other team members to achieve assigned objectives within strict timelines.

Computer proficiency skills:

• Knowledge of computer applications such as internet, database management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, communication, spatial analysis and modelling to prepare briefing materials, correspondence, and reports, etc.

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the OH&S Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed.

NOTE:
Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.

Eligibility:

• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
• Is not a permanent OPS employee.
• Has graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a forestry technician diploma or an equivalent degree or postgraduate certificate in the forestry studies field within the last four years.
• Candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNRF 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNRF internship program in the past.

OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive

At this time, all employees working in congregate living settings are required to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated’ under the Employer’s policy and will be required to attend a vaccine education program, as determined by the Employer. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program. All employees working in congregate living settings must undergo regular rapid antigen testing, regardless of vaccination status.

Additional Information:Address:
1 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule: 3-A

Category: Internships

Posted on: Wednesday, June 29, 2022