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Forestry Summer Students
2 months ago
Duration:
The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months. Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing May 1, 2024 until August 30, 2024.
Position Description:
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, organizing weekly work schedules and reporting to the Supervisor, Forestry
- 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 work reports and project reports by required deadlines.
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
- Understanding and entry level experience with the use of GPS / GIS technology and applications
- Able to lift 30 lbs to 50 lbs
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Experience in general operation of office equipment, i.e. fax, photocopier, etc.
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.
Benefits
Position:
- Forestry Crew Member
- Forestry Technician
Division: Operations
Department: Forestry
Rate: $17.38 per hour
Location: Simcoe
Hours: 40 hours per week
Posting Period: February 27, 2024 – until positions are filled (applications received by March 18, 2024 will be considered first, any applications received after will be on a first come first serve basis)
Application information:
- 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 uploaded 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.
Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
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