Forestry Specialist

6 days ago

Meadow Lake, Canada Government of Saskatchewan Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forester to join our team at the Government of Saskatchewan. As a Forester, you will play a key role in regulating forest industry operations and ensuring compliance on Crown forest lands.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the review and approval of forest industry operating plans, which authorize the harvest of forest products.
  • Participate in and from time to time, lead in compliance-related activities within the Prince Albert and Meadow Lake areas, including field investigations, gathering necessary information and evidence, determining appropriate response, and formulating and implementing a course of action.
  • Lead or participate in public consultations of forest management with a wide variety of stakeholders, including co-workers, agencies, and the public.
  • Assist the Area Forester in providing forest policy direction and forest management expertise to other branches and government ministries, and support senior ministry staff on forest management and policy issues related to operations and operational planning.
  • Work with other resource management specialists in response to forest management challenges to develop solutions in keeping with the Ministry's ecosystem management principles.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of coaching, guiding, and development strategies to help guide and coach a diverse group of employees, resulting in a team that can meet its goals and objectives and build organizational capacity for the future, while maintaining a healthy, productive, respectful, and safe work environment free of discrimination.
  • Knowledge of principles related to ecosystem-based forest management and legislation related to the utilization and administration of forest resources.
  • Knowledge of harvesting, road construction and decommissioning, water crossing installation and reclamation, and boreal forest silviculture.
  • Knowledge of process and policy development, and the strategic planning process.
  • Knowledge of compliance and enforcement theories, including natural resource law principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, facilitate, and lead public consultation processes with a variety of stakeholders and First Nations and Métis communities, to develop and implement sustainable forest management strategies.
Working Conditions
  • Fieldwork year-round and travel throughout Saskatchewan, including remote locations and overnight stays away from home.
  • Operation of a 4-wheel drive pick-up truck and all-terrain vehicles in off-road conditions while in full rain gear speckled with mud.
What We Offer
  • A dynamic and challenging work environment for talented individuals.
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension.
  • Vacation, earned days off (EDO), and other types of leave.
  • Inclusive work environments and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.

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