Management Forester

Are you interested in ensuring the sustainability of Ontario's forest ecosystems? If so, consider this exciting opportunity to join our team as a Management 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

Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,380.35 to $1,705.03 per (hour/week) in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

**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.

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:

- 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

**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 are able to practice professional forestry without professional supervision.

**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 analyze, 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.

**Computer skills**:

- 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 Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and current technologies.

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 English Permanent, 7 Bay St, Parry Sound, North Region or 1350 High Falls Rd, Bracebridge, Central Region

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions
- **Schedule**:

- 3-A**Category**:

- Lands and Resources**Posted on**:

- Friday, May 10, 2024**Note**:

- N-NR-215035/24