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Job Offer: Forestry Summer Students (SS.24.26) Repost:Norfolk CountyJob description:Forestry Summer Students (SS.24.26) Repostby Norfolk CountyEmployment type: Temporary Job location: Simcoe, ON Date Published: Feb 27, 2024 Job DescriptionDuration: The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months. candidates are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing May 1, 2024 until August 30, 2024. Position Description: Seeking an individual who is interested in working within the community of Norfolk County to help manage and promote the County's forest and urban forest resources. This position is designed to expose local youth to the diversity of environmentally located career opportunities found across Norfolk. The prosperous incumbent will: » Assist in tree planting; urban tree/woodland inventory; stream restoration; electrofishing; invasive species control; nursery/trail maintenance, and other forestry, urban forestry or natural resource located tasks » Assist in the watering, pruning, planting, and mulching of young trees on a scheduled basis. » Coordinate with community partners in developing and scheduling work plans for Forestry crew » Lead the Forestry crew team, organizing weekly work schedules and reporting to the manager, Forestry » Maintain accurate data collection » Perform everyday circle checks on all equipment and reporting defects to the immediate manager » Maintain everyday activity log for each crew member » Operate a variety of equipment, light duty vehicles, machine and power and hand held tools, (i.e. brush hogs, hand held saws, weed eaters). » Prepare work reports and project reports by required deadlines. Requirements Qualifications: » College or university education with a preference given to candidates that have completed a minimum of 1 year studies in Arboriculture, Horticulture Technician, Environmental Studies/Sciences, Landscape Design/Architecture, Forestry Technician or Urban Forestry » knowledge and entry level practice with the use of GPS / GIS technology and applications » Able to lift 30 lbs to 50 lbs » Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act » practice in general operation of office equipment, i.e. fax, photocopier, etc. Note: Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays. Employment is conditional upon: attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation/certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and capability to meet the employment term. At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning. candidates must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment. Benefits Position: » Forestry Crew Member » Forestry Technician Division: Operations Department: Forestry Rate: $17.38 per hour Job location: Simcoe Hours: 40 hours per week Posting Period: February 27, 2024 - until positions are filled (applications received by March 18, 2024 will be considered first, any applications received after will be on a first come first serve basis) Application information: » Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf » If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file. » Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. candidates need to make their needs known in advance. prosperous candidates are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education. Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Application Contact Information Company Name: Norfolk County Company Website: https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/ Application URL: Click here to apply online
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