Forest Operations Specialist - Jobs in Prince Albert, SK

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Forest Operations Specialist - ENV002076Employment Type: Permanent Full-timeLocation(s): SK-North Central-Prince Albert SK-North West-Meadow LakeMinistry: 026 EnvironmentSalary Range: $26.038 - $32.630 HourlyGrade: SGEU.07.The Ministry of Environment takes a team-based approach to protect Saskatchewan’s environment for the wellbeing of the province, its people and its future. We use science-based solutions and environmental laws to help safeguard communities, protect our air, land, water and habitat. We are committed to providing superior citizen and client satisfaction through workplace excellence, continuous improvement and innovation. Our leaders demonstrate the Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to ensuring workplace health and safety.Are you a proactive, self-directed, individual with the ability to work successfully in a team environment Do you have a desire to foster a positive health and safety culture and increase your technical knowledge related to forestry The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has exciting Forest Operations Specialist opportunities with the Forest Service Branch located in Prince Albert and Meadow Lake. As a Forest Operations Specialist your working title will be a Forest Ecosystems Protection Technician. Our Forest Ecosystems Protection Technician supports the sustainable growth of Saskatchewan’s forest sector within Saskatchewan.As the Forest Ecosystems Protection Technician, you will:

• work with a strong team of operations staff who are responsible for regulating forest industry operations and ensuring compliance on Crown forest lands;
• participate in review and approval of forest industry operating plans which authorize the harvest of forest products;
• develop and monitor performance of assigned staff and/or people under your direction;
• foster a productive, effective, healthy, and respectful work environment;
• carry out compliance related activities on Crown forest lands including field investigations, either self-initiated or in response to complaints/inquiries, gather necessary information and evidence, determine appropriate response, formulate and implement a course of action;
• participate in public consultations of forest management with a wide variety of people such as co-workers, stakeholders, media, First Nations and Metis communities, agencies, and the public;
• interpret and apply applicable federal and provincial legislation and policies, programs and agreements relating primarily to forestry and environmental protection;
• provide input into forest policy direction and forest management guidance to other branches and government ministries, and support senior ministry staff on forest management activities and policy issues related to operations and operational planning; and
• work with other resource management specialists in response to forest management challenges to develop solutions in keeping with the Ministrys ecosystem management principles.

The successful candidates will have:

• knowledge of principles related to ecosystem-based forest management;
• knowledge of process and policy development;
• knowledge of provincial acts and regulations concerning the utilization and administration of forest resources;
• knowledge of compliance and enforcement theories including natural resource law principles;
• good verbal and written communication skills;
• knowledge and understanding of forest operations including: operational planning, harvesting, road construction and decommissioning, water crossing installation and reclamation, and boreal forest silviculture;
• knowledge of how operational activities and planning relate to higher level linkages between strategic and operational planning processes;
• ability to work in a manner to support, create and sustain a team environment that enables staff to achieve results and to build organizational capacity for the future;
• ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with industry, Indigenous communities and the public;
• ability to manage multiple projects by prioritizing work, multi-tasking and adapting to changing priorities while finding the time to laugh and enjoy working in the outdoors with your team;
• ability to use a variety of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and database applications;
• willingness to undertake fieldwork year-round and travel throughout Saskatchewan including remote locations;
• ability to operate a 4-wheel drive pick-up truck and all-terrain vehicles in off road conditions while in full rain gear speckled with mud; and
• commitment to workplace health and safety.

Typically, the competencies required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a forestry technician program, forestry degree program or allied science degree program supplemented with related work experience.The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain membership within the Association of Saskatchewan Forestry Professionals within two years of commencement.What we offer:

• dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• a competitive salary;
• comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave);
• inclusive work environments;
• professional development opportunities; and
• flexible work arrangements.

To learn more about the Ministry of Environment, click here.About Prince Albert:The beautiful City of Prince Albert is situated on the North Saskatchewan River in Central Saskatchewan. The City rests on the south bank of the river, which divides the provinces aspen parkland from the boreal forest on the north bank. These beautiful mixed-wood forests supply our variety of forestry industries while offering many recreational opportunities and species of wildlife.To learn more about Prince Albert visit: https://www.princealberttourism.comAbout Meadow Lake:The beautiful City of Meadow Lake is situated in the Northwest region of Saskatchewan. The city rests on the western shore of a lake aptly named Meadow Lake itself which was once a vast glacial lake. The Northwest region of Saskatchewan offers a spectacular variety of recreational attractions and parklands. Meadow Lake area borders gently rolling farmland suitable for grain and cattle production with beautiful mixed-wood forests that supply our variety of forestry industries while offering many recreational opportunities and species of wildlife.To learn more about Meadow Lake visit: https://www.meadowlake.ca/p/tourismWe are committed to workplace diversity.Hours of Work: B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeksNumber of Openings: 2Closing Date: Dec 17, 2021, 11:59:00 PMQuick Apply

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