Forest Resource Leader Student

Position Description:

Norfolk County Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is seeking an individual who is interested in working within the community of Norfolk County to help manage and promote the County’s forest and urban forest resources. This position is designed to expose local youth to the diversity of environmentally based career opportunities found across Norfolk.

The successful incumbent will:

- Assist in tree planting; urban tree/woodland inventory; stream restoration; electrofishing; invasive species control; nursery/trail maintenance, and other forestry, urban forestry or natural resource based duties.
- Assist in the watering, pruning, planting, and mulching of young trees on a scheduled basis.
- Coordinate with community partners in developing and scheduling work plans for Forestry crew.
- Lead the Forestry crew team.
- Maintain accurate data collection.
- Perform daily circle checks on all equipment and reporting defects to the immediate supervisor.
- Maintain daily activity log for each crew member.
- Operate a variety of equipment, light duty vehicles, machine and power and hand held tools, (i.e. brush hogs, hand held saws, weed eaters).
- Prepare a final report and submit to the Supervisor, Forestry at the end of the work term to include a summary of projects completed over the summer for each partner organization and an overview of each project outlining goals, accomplishments, and resources used.

Requirements

Qualifications:

- College or university education with a preference given to candidates that have completed a minimum of 1 year studies in Arboriculture, Horticulture Technician, Environmental Studies/Sciences, Landscape Design/Architecture, Forestry Technician or Urban Forestry.
- Previous work experience in landscaping, forestry, urban forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, farming or other related experience.
- Understanding and entry level experience with the use of GPS / GIS technology and applications.
- Valid province of Ontario Class “G” license and access to a reliable vehicle including the ability to provide a drivers abstract when requested during the recruitment process.
- Forest entomology / forest disease identification.
- Tree identification.
- Knowledge of tree planting practices.
- Know of common restoration practices.
- Chainsaw safety training.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C.
- Excellent customer service and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
- Able to lift 30 lbs to 50 lbs.
- Good time management, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
- Computer expertise with preference given to students with knowledge of corporate standard.
- Must have green patch CSA approved safety boots, 6” – 8” to cover ankle, suede or leather.
- Ability to work in a team environment, accept and follow verbal and written instructions, complete duties to an acceptable level of quantity and quality with minimal supervision and follow all of Norfolk County Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Must be motivated, hardworking individual able to work outside in all weather (hot, dusty, cold and wet).
- Laboring duties include climbing, lifting, balancing, kneeling, stooping, walking, handling materials in order to accomplish management objectives of Norfolk County and partner organizations. You will be required to work in an outdoor environment.

Note:

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Employment is conditional upon: attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation/certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.

At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.

Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

Interviews:

Interviews will be held in the month of February 2026.

Benefits

Posting #: SS.26.15

Position: Forest Resource Leader Student

Division: Community and Development Services

Department: Parks, Recreation and Culture

Number of Vacancies: 1

Rate: $19.36 per hour

Location: 8 Schellburg Avenue, Simcoe, ON with extensive travel for work throughout Norfolk County

Hours: 40 hours per week

Note: Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays

Posting Period: December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Duration:

The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months. Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing April 29, 2026, until September 4, 2026.

Please note: No two applicants can have the same e-mail address attached to their profile. Please ensure when applying to positions you provide a unique e-mail address associated with your own profile.

How to Apply:

- Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
- If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.