Forester Intern

Kick-start your career in Forestry! Secure your spot in the MNR Internship Program for June 2025 – Apply Today!

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?

• During this one-year internship, you’ll work under the mentorship of an experienced Registered Professional Forester (RPF), which will bring you closer to your own RPF designation.
• Forester Interns with the MNR will have the opportunity to work closely with various teams of professionals to refine their skills and gain valuable experience in fields such as forestry, land use planning, aquatic science, biology, and ecology.
• Support the Management Forester in the development and/or review of Annual Work Schedules and revisions, Annual Reports, and Amendments to forest management plans.
• Provide support to integrated resource management programs, such as regeneration assessment surveys, forest compliance inspections, and forest management planning.
• Provide forestry advice to the general public, local forest industry, Indigenous groups and other external agencies.
• Work in a tight-knit team of resource management professionals and build a network that spans the Ministry and industry.
• Working for one of the province’s largest employers means access to a large array of opportunities during and after your internship.

How do I qualify?

Eligibility:

• proof of eligibility to work in Canada
• has graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma between May 2021 and June 2025
• not a permanent employee of the OPS
• candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNR 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNR internship program in the past

Knowledge:

• basic working knowledge of silviculture, forest stand dynamics and environmental impacts on non-timber forest resources
• some working knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures governing forest management planning in Ontario including current forest management principles and practices used in the Great Lakes and Boreal Forests
• general understanding of ecosystem sustainability and biodiversity
• knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the OH&S Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed

Analytical and research skills:

• analytical and problem-solving skills to review, analyze and evaluate Ministry data and information from staff and stakeholders to determine application of legislation/policy and contributing to problem resolution options
• good verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation skills to assist in preparation for or participate in stakeholder meetings or public consultation processes or in responding to public inquiries
• good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment to interact with staff, members of industry, stakeholder groups, resource users and the general public
• planning, coordination and time management skills to plan, coordinate or participate in individual and team projects, initiatives, proposals, and on concurrent timelines

Computer skills:

• basic knowledge of computer applications and modelling

Click the link for tips on preparing your application:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/careers-hiring-process#section-6

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.