Forest Technician Summer Student

**Position Description**:
Norfolk County Parks Department is seeking a motivated individual who is interested in working within the community of Norfolk County to help manage our diverse forest and urban forest resource. 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.
- Assist the Forest By-law Officer and Arborist in their duties including completion of tree risk assessments and timber harvest inspections
- Perform daily circle checks on all equipment and reporting defects to the immediate supervisor
- Maintain daily activity log
- Operate a variety of equipment, light duty vehicles, machine and power and hand held tools, (i.e. brush hogs, hand held saws, weed eaters).

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**:

- Must have Class G2 Driver’s License
- Previous work experience in landscaping, forestry, urban forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, farming or other related experience is preferred
- Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability and willingness to work in varying climate conditions
- Able to lift 30 lbs to 50 lbs
- Excellent customer service and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
- Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
- Tree identification
- Chainsaw safety training
- Knowledge of tree planting practices
- Knowledge of common restoration practices
- Forest entomology / forest disease identification
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Good time management, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
- 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 mínimal 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.
- Computer expertise with preference given to students with knowledge of corporate standard software (Microsoft Office)
- Must have green patch CSA approved safety boots, 6” - 8” to cover ankle, suede or leather

**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.

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 2025.

**Benefits**

**Position**:Forest Technician

**Division**: Operations

**Department**:Parks

**Rate**: $18.06 per hour

**Location**: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 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025

**Duration**:
The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months. Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing April 22, 2025 to approximately August 29, 2025

**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.