Saskatchewan Forest Specialist

1 day ago

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada Government of Saskatchewan Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forest Specialist to join our team in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated professional to contribute to the sustainable growth of Saskatchewan's forest sector. As a Forest Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting and providing expertise to provincial policy and standards related to scaling and revenue under the Forest Products Scaling Code Chapter.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and approve sample scaling plans and amendments to ensure they meet provincial scaling standards used to determine volume harvested for calculation of dues and fees;
  • Collaborate with industry to review issues and identify solutions that increase efficiencies while still meeting obligations and complying with the Forest Resources Management Act and Regulations;
  • Analyze data and anticipate trends that may impact the integrity of the sampling programs;
  • Provide direction to licensees and advice to policy makers regarding overall sampling intensities, cost of scaling, and provide higher statistical assurance and accuracy;
  • Provide subject matter expertise to support and improve the timeliness and transparency of scaling analysis for calculation of dues and fees;
  • Provide technical advice to other ministry staff to ensure compliance to operating procedures related to scaling and reporting data collection;
  • Oversee and review activities carried out by staff related to the administration and maintenance of systems that collect and report scaling information and the delivery of the Licensed Scalers Course;
  • Lead the scaling program's compliance and enforcement to incorporate scaling into the Branch Compliance Plan and Branch Compliance Report.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in forestry or a related field;
  • Significant experience in forest operations and scaling;
  • Knowledge of the Forest Resources Management Act and Regulations as it relates to the scaling and reporting of wood volumes;
  • An understanding of the environmental code and provincial standard as it relates to scaling;
  • Experience in the development of policy in order to develop branch directives related to the volume control framework and scaling compliance planning and reporting processes;
  • Ability to identify solutions to complex problems and recommend strategies or make decisions to address issues and concerns within a context of available resources, stringent timelines, divergent perspectives, and opposing viewpoints;
  • An understanding of the Canadian Standards Association standards related to the measurement of primary wood products and other provincial jurisdiction scaling programs;
  • Ability to manage multiple projects by prioritizing work, multi-tasking, and adapting to changing priorities;
  • Ability to organize, check, and verify the work of other government 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 that is free of discrimination;
  • Familiarity with individuals representing industry companies, licensees, forest product permit holders, and licensed scalers;
  • Ability to interact professionally, respectfully, and use appropriate judgment to determine or mediate a solution when encountering difficult or confrontational clients or situations.
What We Offer

As a Forest Specialist with the Government of Saskatchewan, you will have access to:

  • A competitive salary range of $32.628-$40.890 per hour;
  • A comprehensive benefits package including pension;
  • Vacation, earned days off (EDO), and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave);
  • Inclusive work environments;
  • Professional development opportunities.
About Prince Albert

Prince Albert is a beautiful city located on the North Saskatchewan River in Central Saskatchewan. The city rests on the south bank of the river, which divides the province's aspen parkland from the boreal forest on the north bank. These mixed-wood forests supply our variety of forestry industries while offering many recreational opportunities and species of wildlife.

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