Student – Assistant Forest Technician

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Apply By: Saturday, February 28, :59 pm EST

Student – Assistant Forest Technician

Job ID:

239287

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Various Ministries

Division:

Various Divisions and Branches

City:

Kenora, London, North Bay, Peterborough, Sault Ste Marie, South Porcupine

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

23 Temporary positions of varying contract length over the summer

Job code:

Student 2 - Student Level 2

Salary:

$ $18.45 Per hour*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?

The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians

Information to assist you with the application process is available on the Summer Employment Opportunities website (opens in a new tab).

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps (opens in a new tab) and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.

Notes:

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
• Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage.

About the job

Work Description

As an Assistant Forest Technician, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities. Assist staff by performing forest-related field, lab, and office work, which may include:

• Identifying tree and other plant species.
• Determining soil types.
• Assessing tree and forest health.
• Tree breeding.
• Orchard or genetic testing.
• Collecting, processing and testing tree seeds.
• Establishing studies and trials.
• Collecting and compiling data.
• You will be using technology such as data loggers, Global Positioning System (GPS) units, rangefinders and digital cameras to perform your work.
• Your work will involve outdoor work in inclement weather, often with travel to remote locations.

Note: Mandatory Health and Safety training will be provided.

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

• Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
• Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
• Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
• Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment.
• Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your verbal, written, and active listening communication skills to follow directions and seek clarification as required, to record information accurately paying attention to detail, and to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. data records, basic reports).
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You have some knowledge of tree and plant species in Ontario.
• You have experience reading maps or aerial photographs and navigating with a GPS or compass.
• You apply your knowledge and experience using data loggers and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), as well as Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets) to track, compile, and evaluate information.

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You apply your organizational and time management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize your work when working independently.

Other Requirements

• You are able to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions.
• You enjoy being outdoors and are comfortable in the woods.
• You are able to perform work that requires physical activity, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
• Certain positions require that you possess a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.
• Certain positions require that you travel to remote locations on multi-day outdoor field trips with shared accommodations.

Other student and recent graduate opportunities

See what other summer opportunities are currently available

Also, check out all the other student and new recent graduate opportunities offered within the Ontario Public Service.

Don't meet every qualification?

The SEO program is designed for students and recent graduates who are looking to kick-start their careers and gain practical work experience. If you're excited about this position but don't meet all the listed qualifications, please still consider applying.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province.

We offer:

• a purpose-driven service culture with passionate professionals who contribute to our province
• a career that can grow across multiple job functions and program areas
• flexible learning opportunities, including professional development and mentorship programs
• employee networks to foster community and make connections
• employee-centric programs to support and empower equity-deserving groups
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Saturday, February 28, :59 pm EST

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule N/A

Category:

Environment

Posted on:

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Note:

• Some positions advertised on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and successful candidates will be required to pay monthly union dues, which are automatically deducted from your pay.

Other positions advertised on this job ad may be excluded from the OPSEU Collective Agreement (i.e. not represented by OPSEU), depending on the business area within the Ministry in which the work is performed. You will be advised during the recruitment process by the hiring manager of the business area.

You will receive a confirmation splash page verifying receipt of your application when it has been successfully received. You will only receive an email confirmation if you have entered your email address in the application. If you do not receive a confirmation splash page, it is likely that your application was not successfully received and it is recommended that you resubmit your application. If that still does not result in a confirmation, please contact during the posting period. We cannot provide assistance with submitting your application after the job ad deadline date.

How to apply:

• You must apply online and complete all the mandatory questions on the application form.

• You must attach one document with your application. We recommend you attach a cover letter and resume to support the information you provide in your application. The cover letter and resume document you attach should not exceed five (5) pages combined.

• If you require accommodation to apply, or to complete this application form, please contact us at

Check out the Youth and New Professionals website to learn more about Summer Employment Opportunities.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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