Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
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Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Internship
This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job learning and skill development. It is aimed at any candidate who wishes to acquire work experience or explore a career.
Work setting
- Private sector
- Rural area
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Conduct and supervise forest inventory cruises, surveys and field measurement
- Perform technical functions in preparation of forest management and harvest plan
- Implement, supervise and perform technical functions in silvicultural operation
- Provide forestry education, advice and recommendations to woodlot owners
Experience and specialization
Technical experience
- Stand descriptive cruising
- Increment boring techniques
- Wood property measurements
- Airphoto interpretation
- Forest cover mapping
Area of specialization
- Forest measurement and inventory assessment
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is not available
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel regularly
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Physically demanding
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week