Forestry Coordinator

Job Location: Kapuskasing or Timmins, ON

P osition Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Lands and Resources, the Forestry Coordinator will support the Moose Cree First Nation (MCFN) Lands and Resources department in monitoring resource development activities proposed or occurring within the MCFN Homelands. Primarily, the incumbent will act as a liaison between MCFN and industry proponents and others on forestry matters. The incumbent will work closely with department staff and others in developing recommendations and strategies that are aligned with any current and future MCFN land use interests, community practices, values and priorities.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Post-Secondary education in the natural sciences and/or forestry would be an A combination of education or training and experience will be considered.
• Familiar with forestry operations and forest management planning would be an asset
• Knowledge of the local Cree culture, community and ability to speak Cree would be an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• High level of organization and project management skills.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and in a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Willing to work outside normal work hours as required.
• Must provide a satisfactory CPIC or proof of application.
• Valid class G driver’s license is required.

Duration: One-year term with possibility of extension

To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and two (2) recent employment references with permission to contact, quoting competition #24-28.

Submit Resume to:
Human Resources Generalist
Moose Cree First Nation
P.O. Box 190
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Job Description: Available Upon Request

Applicants are asked to include copies of their educational qualifications along with their resume.

*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to postal changes, we recommend submitting resume via e-mail or dropping off at main reception.

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employer will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.