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Wood Measurement Technician : Job ID :

- 247558

Posting status :

- Open

Organization :

- Ministry of Natural Resources

Division :

- Operations Branch - Forest Industry Division

City :

- Thunder Bay

Position(s) language :

- English

Job term :

- 1 Permanent

Job code :

- 41104 - Resource Technician 3

Salary :

- $27.49 - $30.60 Per hour - Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

- Do you enjoy field work over office work? Are you able to carry out your responsibilities independently? If so, then this opportunity may be a great fit with your career aspirations.- 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

- adaptable 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

About the job : In this role, you will:

- assist in the implementation and monitoring of wood measurement activities

- carry out the check scaling program and implement the sampling program

- assist with scaling audits

- participate in training programs

- Please note: This position will require extensive overnight travel in the designated area. What you bring to the team : Mandatory requirements :

- You possess a valid Scaler's Licence.

Specialized knowledge :

- You possess sound knowledge of resource and forest management practices and forest industry operations.

Technical skills :





- You demonstrate the ability to carry out field scaling activities, sampling for scaling factors and check scaling.
- You have the ability to provide wood measurement technical guidance and direction to field personnel.

Communication skills :

- You possess established communication and interpersonal skills to instruct scalers and deal with forest industry officials, other agencies and the public.

Analytical skills :

- You have analytical, investigation, and observation skills to conduct audits, identify trends, report on findings, make recommendations, and track wood measurement information.
- You can be thorough and exercise attention to detail in collecting information, preparing documentation, writing detailed/accurate reports, and performing audits/program reviews.
- You have organizational and reasoning skills. and the ability to work independently.

Computer proficiency : 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 :

- Friday, August 21, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details :

- 1 English Permanent, 435 James St S, Thunder Bay, North Region

Compensation group :

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours :

- Schedule 4.7

Category :

- Lands and Resources

Posted on :

- Monday, July 27, 2026

Note :

- N-NR-247558/26

How to apply :

- 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.
- 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.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- 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.

Language requirements and assessment : **Exigences en mat

📌 Wood Measurement Technician (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Ministry of Natural Resources
📍 Thunder Bay