Forestry Technical Specialist
Are you experienced in program delivery and have the developed ability to provide technical
leadership and guidance? If so, consider this challenging opportunity as a Forestry Technical
Specialist.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
 administer forest licence, permit and approval processes
 participate in work program activities including preparing recommendations, organizing
field projects, controlling budget expenditures and monitor progress and results of
projects
 provide technical expertise and group leadership through consultation, negotiations and
conflict resolution
 prepare and implement compliance plans, conduct field inspections and investigations
and provide testimonial evidence in court
 support long-range planning teams by providing technical expertise
 communicate program information to the public, clients, partners, resource industries and
Aboriginal peoples
 participate in the delivery of other district resource management programs (e.g.
aggregate, fish and wildlife, lands and waters)
Location: 227 Howey Street, Red Lake, Ontario
How do I qualify?
Mandatory Requirement:
 you must possess a valid driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of
Ontario to travel to rural or remote sites
Forestry Expertise and Technical Knowledge:
 you have a strong knowledge of forestry legislation, activities, administrative
policies/procedures, licensing and permitting
 you have proven knowledge of compliance inspection/investigation procedures and
experience investigating infractions, determining corrective action and providing technical
information and evidence
 you are experienced in land use and resource management planning processes and
have previously contributed your expertise and technical advice to planning exercises
 you have knowledge of other resource management programs (fish and wildlife,
aggregate, lands and waters) and experience participating in the delivery of these
programs in compliance with relevant safety legislation
Planning and Coordination Skills:
 you have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving experience and abilities
 you have expertise pertaining to planning, leading/coordinating and participating in
forestry programs and project activities
Interpretation, Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
 you can interpret and apply relevant safety legislation and have demonstrated experience
working in compliance with acts and regulations

you have strong interpersonal and communication skills to prepare written products and
participate in briefings, public meetings, conduct training and present evidence at legal
proceedings
Salary range: $1,054.52 – $1,210.67 per week
Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 72768, by February 9,
2015. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you require a disability related
accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment
Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview
will be contacted.
The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in
accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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