Forest Ecosystems Protection Technician - ENV002517

Ministry of Environment

Forest Ecosystems Protection Technician - ENV002517

Government of Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has five Forest Ecosystems Protection Technician opportunities in the Forest Service Branch, located in Prince Albert and Meadow Lake. 

As the Forest Ecosystems Protection Technician, you will:

• Work with a team of operations staff responsible for regulating forest industry operations and ensuring compliance on Crown Forest lands;
• Under the direction of the Area Forester review and approve of forest industry operating plans to authorize the harvest of forest products;
• Carry out compliance assurance within the Prince Albert Area including field investigations and responses;
• Participate in public consultations of forest management with stakeholders, First Nations and Métis communities, agencies, media, and the public;
• Participate in the development of policy and support senior ministry staff on forest management and policy issues related to operations and operational planning; and
• Work with other resource management specialists to develop solutions aligned with the Ministry's ecosystem management principles.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of principles related to ecosystem-based forest management and legislation related to the utilization and administration of forest resources;
• Knowledge of harvesting, road construction and decommissioning, water crossing installation and reclamation, and boreal forest silviculture;
• Knowledge of process and policy development;
• Knowledge of compliance and enforcement theories including natural resource law principles; and
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally, respectfully, and use appropriate judgement to support public consultation processes with a variety of stakeholders and First Nations and Métis communities, to develop and implement sustainable forest management strategies.

The successful candidate must be committed to workplace health and safety and willing to fulfill working conditions including:

• Fieldwork year-round and travel throughout Saskatchewan including remote locations and overnight stays away from home; and
• Operation of a 4-wheel drive pick-up truck and all-terrain vehicles in off road conditions while in full rain gear speckled with mud.

Typically, the competencies required for this position would be obtained through the completion of a forestry technician program, a forestry degree program or allied science degree program combined with experience with forest operations including operational planning, harvesting, road construction and reclamation, water crossing installation and reclamation, boreal forest silviculture. 

Consideration will be given to candidates graduating in April 2025.

The successful candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to obtain membership in the Association of Saskatchewan Forestry Professional within three (3) years of commencement.

What we offer:

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave (maternity/paternity/adoption, family/personal leave, sick leave);
• An inclusive work environment; and
• Professional development opportunities.