Responsibilities

• • Develop and maintain relationships with the forest industry and Crown agencies.
  • Prepare interim and final reports for Wabun.
  • Collect and manage First Nation values and work with traditional knowledge.
  • Increase community participation in cultural preservation and documentation (host information sessions, send out flyers).
  • Participate in all forestry resource management and development consultation sessions.
  • Sit on and participate in forestry boards and committees to ensure the community has a voice.
  • Assist with creating policies.
  • Participate in workshops and information sessions related to forestry to increase knowledge.
  • Participate in forestry related trainings and conferences.
  • Plan and monitor forestry activities.
  • Support wildfire safety and forest protection.
  • Assist with land use mapping and environmental checks.
  • Other related duties as requested by the DOFA.

Qualifications

• • College diploma or university degree in forestry or environmental field is preferred.
  • Mapping knowledge is considered an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
  • Able to work methodically and accurately, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in any weather conditions.
  • Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License.
  • Acceptable recent Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.