PROVINCIAL FOREST PRODUCTIVITY FORESTER - Jobs in Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Job Description

Are you interested in coordinating the long-term strategic direction of the Provincial Growth & Yield Program in Ontario. If so, then look no further as this position is for you!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

What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• coordinate the implementation of Provincial Growth & Yield Program, including development of long-term strategic direction, setting annual targets, negotiating funding and staff resources, directing information management activities, work planning and financial management
• work collaboratively with other sections in the branch and divisions within NDMNRF to coordinate the development and implementation
• provide advice on implementing affordable, practical, and relevant inventory monitoring and assessment projects
• facilitate the development and transfer of growth and yield products, and review and approve tools used in resource management planning across the province
• provide leadership on issues involving forest management across the province

How do I qualifyMandatory

• You must have a valid class G drivers 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 drivers licence upon being hired.
• You must possess a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association or the ability to transfer designation from out-of-province, and are able to practice professional forestry without professional supervision.

Technical expertise:

• You have knowledge of relevant forest legislation policies, procedures and programs.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of resource management practices, guideline requirements and planning tools, and forest management planning, particularly as related to forest inventory, monitoring, modeling and assessment.
• You have proven knowledge and understanding of growth and yield and forest mensuration, as well as related scientific theories, methods, and practices and principles.
• You have knowledge of geographical information systems principles and application in resource management.

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• You have strong critical thinking and assessment skills related to science and technical options to address business needs and the ability to develop program business cases.
• You have the ability to analyze and evaluate complex products (e.g. yield curve functions, growth models, succession dynamics), make recommendations and resolve issues.

Interpersonal and communication skills:

• You have conflict resolution skills to be able to bring contrary views to consensus.
• You can work independently and can work in a team environment.
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and are able to provide team leadership and facilitation to a provincial team working in multiple locations.
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills to speak at meetings, give presentations and prepare reports.

Program and project management:

• You have the ability to effectively facilitate task groups to bring in products on time within the framework of a larger project.
• You have strong organizational skills and time management skills to meet programs tight deadlines under stressful conditions.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region or 25th Side Rd , Rosslyn, North Region or 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region or 1235 Queen St E, Sault Ste Marie, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 3-ACategory: Lands and ResourcesPosted on: Tuesday, December 7, 2021Note:

• Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program, but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.

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