Forestry Field Labourer

Contract Type: Contract, 16-weeks, Anticipated start mid to late May 2024

Flexible work arrangement: Onsite

Work location: Campbellville, ON, LOP 1B0

CH site: Mountsberg Shop

Posting Start Date: April 19, 2024

Posting End Date: May 6, 2024

This position is dependent on Conservation Halton being awarded funding.

Your Opportunity

The Forestry Departments provides support and services to both private landowners within the CH watershed and internal client base of Conservation Halton. The Forestry Field Labourer, will be involved in tree planting and maintenance, invasive species, and forest management projects.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Forestry, the Field Labourer will assist with:

• The implementation of tree planting – planting, survival assessments, outreach, data entry, site preparation and tending
• Seed Collection
• Forest management – inventory data collection, tree marking, forest pest/disease surveys, property boundary marking
• Invasive species management – inventorying, mapping, and pesticide spraying
• Arboricultural management – brush chipping, caliper tree pruning, forest inventories for construction projects
• Work in accordance with Conservation Halton’s Safety Policies & Procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other related manuals
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a related field
• Working towards a university degree or college diploma in forestry forest management or arboriculture
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Effective communication skills, written and oral
• Efficient problem solving, multi-tasking and creative thinking skills
• Knowledge of local ecosystems
• Native Ontario tree, shrub, and plant identification
• Experience driving a 4×4 vehicle and towing a trailer is an asset

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a resident of Ontario and legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be between 16 and 30 years of age upon commencement of employment
• Reliable transport to and from the office is necessary (site not serviced by public transportation)
• Possession of Green Patch CSA approved safety boots, 6”-8” to cover ankle made of suede or leather material is mandatory
• A valid Ontario Drivers Licence, minimum Class “G”, with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract is required
• Successful candidate will be required to have Standard First Aid certification prior to first day of employment

Your Reward

• Starting at $18.74 per hour based on a 40 hour work week
• You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several kilometers
• You will work with a creative, talented and solutions focused team
• You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees
• Free access to Conservation Halton and Conservation Ontario parks
• Discounts on Conservation Halton services, food and merchandise

Our Core Values

Diversity and Inclusion – We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.

Learning and Innovation – We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.

Person-Centered Service – We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.

Collaboration – We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.

Sustainability – We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.

Integrity – We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.

Resilience – We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.

To Apply

Please email your application to careers@hrca.on.ca by May 6, 2024

You application should include:

1. A one page cover letter, and your resume in one pdf document
2. Reference your name and the position title in the subject line

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Conservation Halton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.