Forestry Summer Student
Forestry Summer Student
Reporting to the County Forest Manager, the successful candidate will assist with forestry operations.
What you’ll do
- Inventory, trail and sign maintenance, public education and record keeping
- Invasive species identification and removal
- Operation of manual tools such as pruners and saws
- Other duties as assigned
- Currently enrolled in, or having completed, an applicable program at an accredited college or university
- A valid Ontario “G” driver’s license (public transportation is not available)
- S.A. approved safety footwear
- Knowledge of applicable forest ecology, silviculture and forestry procedures
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively; both oral and written
- Self-motivated with the ability to function independently and as part of a team
- Availability to work 35 hours per week with a typical work week being Monday through Friday
- Willingness to work on some weekends, early mornings and evenings as required by the position in different weather conditions/elements.