As the Forester, you will:

• Work with a 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 to authorize the harvest of forest products;
• Oversee compliance within the Prince Albert Area including field investigations and responses;
• Lead public consultations of forest management with stakeholders, First Nations and Métis communities, agencies, media, and the public;
• Participate in the development of policy and provide 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 to develop solutions aligned with the Ministry's ecosystem management principles.

Applicants graduating in the spring of 2024 may be considered. 

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 three (3) years of commencement.

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As the Forest Ecosystems Protection Technician, you will:

Work with a team of operations staff responsible for regulating forest industry operations and ensuring compliance on Crown Forest lands;
Under the direction of the Area Forester review and approve of forest industry operating plans to authorize the harvest of forest products;
Carry out compliance assurance within the Prince Albert Area including field investigations and responses;
Participate in public consultations of forest management with stakeholders, First Nations and Métis communities, agencies, media, and the public;
Participate in the development of policy and support senior ministry staff on forest management and policy issues related to operations and operational planning; and
Work with other resource management specialists to develop solutions aligned with the Ministry's ecosystem management principles.

Apply on-line now: Forest Ecosystem Protection Technician

As the Forest Ecosystems Protection Technician, you will:

Work with a team of operations staff responsible for regulating forest industry operations and ensuring compliance on Crown Forest lands;
Under the direction of the Area Forester review and approve of forest industry operating plans to authorize the harvest of forest products;
Carry out compliance assurance within the Prince Albert Area including field investigations and responses;
Participate in public consultations of forest management with stakeholders, First Nations and Métis communities, agencies, media, and the public;
Participate in the development of policy and support senior ministry staff on forest management and policy issues related to operations and operational planning; and
Work with other resource management specialists to develop solutions aligned with the Ministry's ecosystem management principles.

Apply on-line now: Forest Ecosystem Protection Technician

As the Forester, you will:

Work with a 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 to authorize the harvest of forest products;
Oversee compliance within the Prince Albert Area including field investigations and responses;
Lead public consultations of forest management with stakeholders, First Nations and Métis communities, agencies, media, and the public;
Participate in the development of policy and provide 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 to develop solutions aligned with the Ministry's ecosystem management principles.

Apply on-line now for the Forester position

Reporting to the Director of the Environment Department, the incumbent enforces the tree-cutting certificate of authorization program in accordance with the regulations in force, provides guidance on the process to applicants, validates tree study information, ensures compliance with the conditions of the certificate, and participates in planting programs on municipal and private land, as well as the management of green cover in the City.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Enforce the City’s tree bylaw;
· Assess the risks associated with, and the condition of, trees subject to a certificate of authorization application, as well as trees that pose a potential hazard;
· Inspect sites for which a certificate of authorization is being sought under the tree bylaw;
· Inform applicants of the requirements of the bylaw and the conditions related to the protection, cutting and replacement of trees;
· Conduct tree studies, descriptions of groups of trees and trees of interest, and mapping;
· Participate in canopy monitoring through data collection and spatial analysis;
· Issue warnings and tickets to ensure compliance with regulations;
· Document evidence of violations that can be used in legal proceedings;
· Issue notices of non-compliance, fines and stop-work orders;
· Participate in the continuous improvement of green cover regulation enforcement;
· Monitor and manage pathogens and insects harmful to trees;
· Participate in the planning and execution of forestry projects;
· Maintain up-to-date data on violations and applications for certificates of authorization;
· Assist in the preparation of grant applications for the department;
· Enforce municipal policies and procedures;
· Perform general maintenance on equipment and tools;
· Ensure the safety of staff and the public in the work environment;
· Collaborate with Public Works to respond to requests related to urban forestry;
· Perform any other tasks required for the smooth running of activities.

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