Regional Planning Forester Rpf

7 days ago


South Porcupine, Canada Ombudsman Ontario Full time
Do you have expertise in forest management with solid planning skills? Are you skilled at developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and teams? If so, consider taking on this exciting opportunity as a Regional Planning Forester.

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
• comprehensive health plan
• 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

Please note: Alternate work locations may be considered within the northeast Ontario region, based on operational feasibility.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?In this role, you will:
• provide forest management planning leadership to planning team members and represent the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) on all forest management planning teams and Independent Forest Audit requirements
• provide forest management planning expertise and input in the preparation, review and approval of forest management plans (FMP)
• provide expert advice to regional program areas and districts
• prepare FMP review documents, public notices, Environmental Bill of Rights postings and summaries of public consultations
• act as lead contact with regional and provincial- level interest groups who engage in the local FMP process
• coordinate and monitor public, local citizens committee, Indigenous and stakeholder consultation efforts
• produce communications and make presentations

How do I qualify?Mandatory requirement:• You must possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association or the ability to transfer designation from out-of-province and be able to practice professional forestry without professional supervision.

Technical expertise:• You have knowledge of the theories, principles, methodology, forest estate models, and practices of forest resource management and knowledge of forest management planning requirements and practices.
• You possess knowledge of Ontario forest legislation, regulations and policies as well as knowledge of legal obligations related to forest management and aboriginal aspects.

Interpersonal and relationship management skills:• You possess leadership skills to support, and provide guidance to, forest management planning teams.
• You have proven interpersonal and relationship management skills to develop and maintain effective relationships as the Ministry of Natural Resources representative with Indigenous groups, stakeholders, and ministry teams and committees.

Project management and organizational skills:• You have solid project management skills to lead and direct planning teams and manage multiple and varied projects.
• You can coordinate forest management plans and reviews as well as coordinate plan approvals.

Analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills:• You have analytical skills to prepare, review and conduct assessments of forest management plans.
• Using your reasoning and problem-solving skills, you are able to respond to stakeholder issues and provide recommendations to resolve complex issues.

Communication skills:• You have well developed communication skills to provide advice, guidance and recommendations to senior management.
• You can effectively communicate ministry direction regarding FMP and can work with planning teams to gain consensus on forest management planning issues.
• You can prepare submissions, briefing material, plan review documents and corporate correspondence.
• You have experience making presentations to a variety of groups.



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