POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the County Forester, the purpose of the Forestry Technician I is to assist with in-field forest management activities.

** Anticipated contract end date - December 2026 **

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. Assist with invasive exotic species control through recognition, mapping, and treatment including chemical and manual.

2. Assist with manual thinning operations including brush-saw and chainsaw operation.

3. Assist with infrastructure improvements including gates, fencing and signs.

4. Assist with the collection of forest inventory data for the preparation of prescriptions by the County Forester.

5. Assist the By-law Officer and/or County Forester with the collection of evidence relating to tree cutting by-law infractions.

6. Assist with tree marking on County Forests as required.

7. Assist with tree planting ini...