Forester

Forester-ENV002451Employment Type : Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

SK-North Central-Prince AlbertSK-North West-Meadow Lake

Ministry

026 EnvironmentSalary Range : $35.892 - $44.979HourlySalary Supplement : included in hourly salary range (in-scope)Grade : SGEU.10.

Are you a proactive, self-directed leader able 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 Forester opportunities in the Forest Service Branch, located in Prince Albert and Meadow Lake. The ministry takes a team-based approach to protect Saskatchewan’s environment for the well-being of the province, its people, and its future. We use science-based solutions and environmental laws to help safeguard communities and protect our air, land, water, and habitat. We are committed to providing superior citizen and client satisfaction through workplace excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

As the Forester, you will :

• work with a strong team of operations staff responsible for regulating forest industry operations and ensuring compliance on Crown forest lands;
• lead the review and approval of forest industry operating plans which authorize the harvest of forest products;
• participate in and from time to time, lead in compliance-related activities within the Prince Albert and Meadow Lake areas 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;
• lead or 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;
• Assist the Area Forester in providing forest policy direction and forest management expertise to other branches and government ministries, and support senior ministry staff on forest management 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 Ministry's ecosystem management principles.

The ideal candidate will have :

The successful candidate must be committed to workplace health and safety and willing to fulfill working conditions including :

with mud.

Typically, the competencies required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a degree in forestry, combined with forest industry or government forestry agency experience with forest operations including operational planning, harvesting, road construction and decommissioning, water crossing installation and reclamation, and boreal forest silviculture. Consideration will be given to candidates graduating in April 2024.

The successful candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for registration in The Association of Saskatchewan Forestry Professionals within 3 years of commencement.

What we offer :

To learn more about the Ministry of Environment, .

About Prince Albert :

The beautifulis situated on the North Saskatchewan River in Central Saskatchewan. The city rests on the south bank of the river, which divides the province's 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.

Prince Albert and District has fun-filled activities for the entire family! Fishing, boating, hunting, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking opportunities are plentiful with close proximity to provincial and national parks.

About 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 Prince Albert visit :

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

Sep 1, 2024, 1 : 59 : 00 AM