Job ID:

235069

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Regional Operations Division

City:

Cochrane, Hearst

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

2 Permanent, 2 Temporary assignments/contracts for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension

Job code:

13994 - Forester 2B, 13992 - Forester 2A

Salary:

$1,272.74 - $1,705.03 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Are you a dedicated forestry professional with a passion for ecological sustainability? Join our team as a Management Forester and play a pivotal role in developing and implementing Forest Management Plans within our district. If you are committed to promoting sustainable forestry practices and eager to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply and help us achieve our goal of ecological sustainability.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Discover Cochrane and Hearst, Ontario - vibrant and picturesque communities nestled in the heart of the Canadian wilderness. These towns both offer a unique blend of breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and modern amenities. Enjoy a myriad of outdoor adventures, from fishing and boating on crystal-clear lakes to hiking and exploring scenic trails, with a welcoming community spirit and a thriving local economy. Also, the perfect places to advance your career while experiencing the best of nature and northern hospitality. Discover the charm and opportunities that await you in these northern gems!

About the job

In this role, you will:

• support the development of all Forest Management Plans within the district to provide for the sustainability of forest ecosystems
• develop and monitor compliance and effectiveness of forest management for Crown and private land resource management programs within the district
• provide expertise in support of the district integrated resource management programs and forestry advice to the general public, local forest industry, Indigenous groups and other external agencies

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirement:

This competition will be used to fill two of the four roles listed, aimed at filling RPF designated positions as the priority. A non-designated individual may be selected as a developmental assignment for the purpose of obtaining their designation.

Management Forester (2B) - RPF Designation:
• You must possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association or have the ability to transfer designation from out-of-province and be able to practise professional forestry without professional supervision.

Assistant Management Forester (2A) - Pending designation:
• You are in the process of being designated as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and have the ability to obtain designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association in less than 18 months.

Technical knowledge and skills:

• You have expertise in forest management planning and practices, and legal obligations.
• You have knowledge of principles and practices of forest ecosystem management.
• You have knowledge of Ontario's forest legislation, regulations and policies (e.g. Crown Forest Sustainability Act, Forest Management Planning Manual, Forest Information Manual, Forest Operations and Silviculture Manual) to coordinate the development of forest management plans and related forest planning products.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You have proven facilitation and consensus-building skills to analyse, review and make recommendations to district forest management plans.
• You can promote and develop partnerships with communities.
• You have proven communication skills to provide expert forest management advice.

Organizational and leadership skills:

• You have demonstrated leadership skills to direct planning teams and coordinate Local Citizen Committee meetings.
• You have proven analytical and organizational skills to review information and reports, and make recommendations/provide solutions on a variety of resource matters.

Computer skills:

• You have experience working with personal computers, internet, database management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, spatial analysis and modelling software to prepare briefing materials, correspondence and reports.
• You have knowledge of, and working experience with Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) and current technologies.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, October 17, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region
• 1 English Permanent, 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane, North Region
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-A

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Friday, September 26, 2025

Note:

• N-NR-235069/25(4)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

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.

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