Technician , Forestry

Warwick Resource Management Centre, Caledon, ON, CA

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $62,159.00 To $72,717.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date: March 8, 2026

Vacancy
:
Existing

Hiring for
: 1 Full Time Indefinite Position (35 hours/week)

Anticipated Start Date
:
April 15, 2026

Credit Valley Conservation is one of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities dedicated to protecting, restoring and enhancing our local natural environment. We care for the Credit River, its streams and tributaries from the headwaters in Orangeville to the shores of Lake Ontario in Mississauga. We are scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, environmentalists, stewards, planners, foresters, recreation experts and much more. We create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action.

We inspire appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. We’re leaders and explorers. We are professional and we’re inspired. We know our stuff, and we work every day to make a difference.

You want to be part of an organization with an environmental goal. You get up every day and go to work with purpose. You accept that you may not change the world, but you’ll try to make an impact in your corner. You like to partner with skilled people across many professions. It’s as natural for you think about the outdoors as it is to think out of the box.

You’re passionate, responsible and approachable. You do what’s right, not just what’s easy. You care, and it shows.

We offer competitive public sector pay. We have a good employee benefits program. We’re members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension fund. We have flexible work hours for many positions. We find time to have fun and celebrate successes. You’ll have free access to our parks and discounts on recreational equipment rentals. You’ll know your co‑workers by name and will make fast friends.

You’ll like being at work.

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, Forestry, this position implements forest restoration and management projects on conservation area, municipal, and private lands to help meet the objectives of CVC’s Strategic Plan and Sustainable Forest Management Plan. Duties include supervising and leading field crews in the collection of forest inventory and monitoring data, site preparation and tending activities for tree planting and harvest operations, invasive species control, tree planting, and tree cutting/harvesting.

Duties may also include tree marking, harvest monitoring, entering and compiling data in databases, writing summary reports, and maintaining equipment. This position liaises with partners and collaborates with other CVC teams, including marketing and communications, for forest management activities occurring on CVC lands.

This position is based out of the Warwick Conservation Centre in Caledon.

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in forestry, ecology/biology, environmental science, restoration or natural resource management
• Pesticide Applicators License with Forestry certification
• Valid First Aid and CPR
• Class A Restricted or above considered an asset
• Chainsaw certification and operating experience considered an asset

• 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience in forestry and restoration field work, including tree planting, site preparation, tending, vegetation/invasive species management, effectiveness monitoring, and tree cutting
• Experience with the safe hauling, loading, and unloading of trucks and trailers
• Experience with the safe operation of chainsaws, farm tractors, farm implements, mechanical reforestation planters, tank sprayers, pesticide application, ATVs and landscape maintenance equipment
• Experience providing customer service to clients for technical guidance, recommendations, project design and implementation
• Experience with data entry and preparation of draft reports

• A background and understanding of forest restoration and management, mensuration, ecological principles, and forest management and stewardship issues in southern Ontario
• Knowledge of the design, preparation of tree…