Student - Assistant Forest Technician (32)
Location
Pembroke, ON | Canada
Job description
Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?
The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.
- LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
- GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
- CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!
Information to assist you with the application process is available on the Summer Employment Opportunities website (opens in a new tab).
This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps (opens in a new tab) and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.
Notes:
- Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
- The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
- Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code . Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Work Description
As an Assistant Forest Technician, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities. Assist staff by performing forest-related field, lab, and office work, which may include:
- Identifying tree and other plant species.
- Determining soil types.
- Assessing tree and forest health.
- Tree breeding.
- Orchard or genetic testing.
- Collecting, processing and testing tree seeds.
- Establishing studies and trials.
- Collecting and compiling data.
- You will be using technology such as data loggers, Global Positioning System (GPS) units, rangefinders and digital cameras to perform your work.
- Your work will involve outdoor work in inclement weather, often with travel to remote locations.
Note: Mandatory Health and Safety training will be provided.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):
- Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
- Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
- Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
- Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.
- Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- You apply your verbal, written, and active listening communication skills to follow directions and seek clarification as required, to record information accurately paying attention to detail, and to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. data records, basic reports).
- You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- You have some knowledge of tree and plant species in Ontario.
- You have experience reading maps or aerial photographs and navigating with a GPS or compass.
- You apply your knowledge and experience using data loggers and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), as well as Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets) to track, compile, and evaluate information.
Analytical and Organizational Skills
- You apply your organizational and time management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize your work when working independently.
Other Requirements
- You are able to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions.
- You enjoy being outdoors and are comfortable in the woods.
- You are able to perform work that requires physical activity, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
- Certain positions require that you possess a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.
- Certain positions require that you travel to remote locations on multi-day outdoor field trips with shared accommodations.
Other Summer Opportunities
We offer a variety of job types in diverse career fields. See what other summer opportunities are currently available! Also, check out all the other student and new professional opportunities offered within the Ontario Public Service.
Job tags
Salary
$17.4 per hour
