Job ID: 232166

Posting status: Open

Organization: Ministry of Natural Resources

Division: Operations Branch - Forest Industry Division

City: Chapleau, Cochrane, Hearst, Kapuskasing, South Porcupine

Position(s) language: English

Job term: 1 Temporary annually recurring seasonal contract for 42 weeks per year (Sep-Jun)

Job code: 41104 - Resource Technician 3

Salary: $27.49 - $30.60 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you enjoy field work over office work? Are you able to carry out your responsibilities independently? If so, then this opportunity may be a great fit with your career aspirations.

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
• 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

About the job

In this role, you will:

• assist in the implementation and monitoring of wood measurement activities
• carry out the check scaling program and implement the sampling program
• assist with scaling audits
• participate in training programs

Please note: This position will require extensive overnight travel in the designated area.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Scaler's Licence. If the successful candidate does not have a valid licence, they will work in an underfill capacity during the ministry provided training and certification period.
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Specialized knowledge:

• You possess sound knowledge of resource and forest management practices and forest industry operations.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations and policies.

Technical skills:

• You demonstrate the ability to carry out field scaling activities, sampling for scaling factors and check scaling.
• You have the ability to provide wood measurement technical guidance and direction to field personnel.

Communication skills:

• You possess established communication and interpersonal skills to instruct scalers and deal with forest industry officials, other agencies and the public.
• You have demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to apply tact and judgement.

Analytical skills:

• You have analytical, investigation, and observation skills to conduct audits, identify trends, report on findings, make recommendations, and track wood measurement information.
• You can be thorough and exercise attention to detail in collecting information, preparing documentation, writing detailed/accurate reports, and performing audits/program reviews.
• You have organizational and reasoning skills. and the ability to work independently.

Computer proficiency:

• You have the ability to use personal computers/software including word processing, database (e.g. Timber Resources Evaluation System, Registration), email, internet and spreadsheet applications to prepare correspondence and reports, search for information, input and retrieve data, and track expenditures.

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!

Additional information:

Apply by: Thursday, August 7, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details: 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 months, 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 190 Cherry St, Chapleau, North Region or 2-4 Hwy 11 S, Cochrane, North Region or 122 Government Rd W, Kapuskasing, North Region or 613 Front St, Hearst, North Region

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours: Schedule 4.7

Category: Lands and Resources

Posted on: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
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