Are you a dedicated forestry professional with a passion for ecological sustainability? Join our team as a Management Forester and play a pivotal role in developing and implementing Forest Management Plans within our district. If you are committed to promoting sustainable forestry practices and eager to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply and help us achieve our goal of ecological sustainability.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer

- a defined benefit pension plan
- maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role

Red Lake and Sioux Lookout offer the chance to enjoy an exceptional Northern lifestyle where work and life are truly balanced. Surrounded by lakes, forests, and wide-open spaces, the community is ideal for those who value outdoor living. Enjoy excellent fishing, hiking, paddling, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling or simply take in the quiet beauty of the North.

These towns provide the comfort of a supportive, close-knit community along with essential services, affordable housing, and short commutes. It's a place where you can make a meaningful professional impact while enjoying more time, space, and connection outside of work.

About the job In this role, you will:

- support the development of all Forest Management Plans within the district to provide for the sustainability of forest ecosystems
- develop and monitor compliance and effectiveness of forest management for Crown and private land resource management programs within the district
- provide expertise in support of the district integrated resource management programs and forestry advice to the general public, local forest industry, Indigenous groups and other external agencies

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirement:

This competition will be used to fill two RPF designated positions, one permanent and one temporary, aimed at filling designated positions as the priority. A non-designated individual may be selected as a developmental assignment for the purpose of obtaining their designation.

Management Forester (2B) - RPF Designation:

- You must possess a Registered Skilled Forester (RPF) designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association or have the ability to transfer designation from out-of-province and be able to practise professional forestry without professional supervision.

Assistant Management Forester (2A) - Pending designation:
- You are in the process of being designated as a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and have the ability to obtain designation from the Ontario Professional Foresters Association in less than 18 months.

Technical knowledge and skills:

- You have expertise in forest management planning and practices, and legal obligations.




- You have knowledge of principles and practices of forest ecosystem management.
- You have knowledge of Ontario's forest legislation, regulations and policies (e.g. Crown Forest Sustainability Act, Forest Management Planning Manual, Forest Information Manual, Forest Operations and Silviculture Manual) to coordinate the development of forest management plans and related forest planning products.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

- You have proven facilitation and consensus-building skills to analyse, review and make recommendations to district forest management plans.
- You can promote and develop partnerships with communities.
- You have proven communication skills to provide expert forest management advice.

Organizational and leadership skills:

- You have demonstrated leadership skills to direct planning teams and coordinate Local Citizen Committee meetings.
- You have proven analytical and organizational skills to review information and reports, and make recommendations/provide solutions on a variety of resource matters.

Computer skills:

- You have experience working with personal computers, internet, database management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, spatial analysis and modelling software to prepare briefing materials, correspondence and reports.
- You have knowledge of, and working experience with Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) and current technologies.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives




- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information

Address:

- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region or 49 Prince St, Sioux Lookout, North Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region
- 1 English Permanent, 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Understanding the job ad - definitions

Schedule:

3-A

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Note:

- N-NR-249231/26(3)

How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives. All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely).

The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember:

The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 1, 2026 11:59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted.

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

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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