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Provincial Silviculture Forester

Provincial Silviculture Forester

Government of SaskatchewanSK-North Central-Prince Albert, CA
Il y a plus de 30 jours
Salaire
41 171,00 $CA – 51 598,00 $CA par an
Description de poste

Provincial Silviculture Forester-ENV002320Employment Type : Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

SK-North Central-Prince Albert

Ministry

026 EnvironmentSalary Range : $41.171-$51.598HourlyGrade : SGEU.12.

The Saskatchewan is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Branch as the  Provincial Silviculture Forester , located in Prince Albert.

As the Provincial Silviculture Forester, you will :

  • Lead the development, implementation and improvement of provincial standards and codes of practice for forest renewal;
  • Audit forest renewal practices of industry and government and improve confidence in predicting future forest conditions;
  • Lead investigations, trials, and research of past and current forest renewal practices;
  • Consult with the forest industry, government staff and educate the public about improved forest renewal practices and procedures for assessing compliance within renewal standards;
  • Provide direct staff supervision, assign work, manage staff, and
  • Conduct operational planning.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of :

  • Forest management and silviculture skills;
  • Forest harvesting practices and their impact on prompt forest renewal;
  • Forest renewal practices in boreal forests and how they impact forest values (ecological, social, and economic) including timber yields, succession, fire risk, wildlife habitat, water quality, and recreation;
  • Threats to the productivity of young forests and methods to reduce losses; and
  • Current silviculture research pertinent to boreal forests as well as knowledge of networks of experts leading the improvement of forest renewal practices.

    • Typically, the competencies required for this position can be achieved through the completion of a degree related to silviculture, science degree in Forestry with extensive experience in forest renewal. Experience working within this industry and / or government in the delivery, improvement, and assessment of forest renewal practices in the boreal forests of Canada would be an asset.

    The successful candidate must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for registration as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the Association of Saskatchewan Forestry Professional within 3 years of commencement.

    This position will remain open until filled.

    We are committed to workplace diversity.Hours of Work : B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours / week, averaged over 4 weeks

    Number of Openings

    Closing Date

    Aug 19, 2024, 1 : 59 : 00 AM