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Provincial Forest Productivity Forester

Ministry of Natural Resources -
Sault Ste. Marie, ON

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Job details

Permanent
$1,718.77–$2,206.92 a week
6 days ago

Qualifications

Bilingual
French
Forestry
English
Presentation skills
Business
Leadership
Communication skills
Driving Licence
Time management

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Apply By: Thursday, August 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Provincial Forest Productivity Forester

Job ID:

247011

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Provincial Services Division - Science and Research Branch

City:

Peterborough, Rosslyn, Sault Ste Marie, South Porcupine

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

13997 - Forester 4

Salary:

$1,718.77 - $2,206.92 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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

About the job

In this role, you will:

coordinate the implementation of the 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 MNR 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

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

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.
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 be 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, modelling and assessment.
You have proven knowledge and understanding of growth and yield and forest mensuration, as well as related scientific theories, methods, 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 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 and time management skills to meet programs' tight deadlines under stressful conditions.

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:

Thursday, August 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

1 English 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 Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3-A

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Note:

N-NR-247011/26

How to apply:

You must apply online.

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.

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.

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OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

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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