Overview
Provincial Silviculture Forester Jobs in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada at Government of Saskatchewan
Provincial Silviculture Forester-ENV
002320
Employment Type:
Permanent Full-time
Location(s)
:
SK-North Central-Prince Albert
Ministry
:026 Environment
Salary Range
:$41.171-$51.598
Hourly Grade:
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
:1
Closing Date
:
Aug 19, 2024, 1:59:00 AM
Title: Provincial Silviculture Forester
Company: Government of Saskatchewan
Location: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Category: Government, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Forestry, Environmental Science)
