Opportunities: HWA Project Assistant (Forestry Technician 2(A)-(B)-3)
Opportunities: HWA Project Assistant (Forestry Technician 2(A)-(B)-3)
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Job Description
Competition # :46344
Department:Natural Resources
Location:MILTON
Type of Employment:Term
Union Status:NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date:27-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Nova Scotia is rich in natural resources - including biodiversity forests geological resources provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for the development management conservation and protection of forest mineral parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the provinces Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.
For more information: Our Opportunity
Under direction of the Manager Forest Protection Fleet and Forest Protection Division and reporting to the Forest Health Supervisor the DNR Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA) Forest Technician will be responsible for assisting with key assessment and forest protection elements associated with a multi-year multi-million-dollar partner-based conservation project aimed at protecting high-priority hemlock stands from the hemlock woolly adelgid. This is a collaborative project supported by Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC) through the Federal Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund. The purpose of this funding stream is carbon accumulation and averting carbon loss with biodiversity conservation as a co-benefit.
As the DNR HWA Forest Technician you will work help organize coordinate assess and report on the work assigned to and completed by DNR HWA strike team members. These strike team members will include two Forest Technician 2-3 A-B and up to four seasonal Assistant Forest Technician 1 A-Bs.
Primary Accountabilities
Some of the primary accountabilities of the DNR HWA Project Assistant will include the following:
- assist with identifying priority DNR HWA assessment and protection tasks.
- use GIS layers and software to identify potential high-priority hemlock stands.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of pre-assessment work to assess the eligibility of high-priority hemlock stands for treatment.
- Pre-assessment work will including the use of ArcGIS products to navigate to and work within pre-determined locations Field work to assess and record hemlock composition and health and the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid.
- Assist with the planning coordination and delivering of chemical treatments in accordance with safe work practices pesticide label instructions and any other provincial and federal regulatory or legislative requirements.
- Field work that is conducted can be in rugged and isolated terrain with associated hazards (e.g. inclement weather biting flies/ticks slippery footing).
- For chemical treatments in the field it will also require the physical ability to carry and use a backpack sprayer containing 15 L (33 pounds/15 kg) of product.
- Assist with adherence to pesticide label limits proper use of PPE maintenance of spray equipment and storage of chemical insecticides.
- Assist other strike team members with field data collection requirements for pre-assessments and treatments using ArcGIS software.
- Assist with evaluating and improving work efficiencies as needed to increase treatment and pre-assessment productivity.
- Assist with summarizing and reporting on DNR pre-assessment and HWA treatments results.
- Assist with coordination of work between DNR strike team members and other HWA partners including volunteers.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have graduated from a recognized forestry or related technician diploma program must be familiar with forestry and forest pest management practices and principles have technical experience working on forestry related projects and have or be able to obtain a provincial pesticide applicators certificate. They must be in good physical health to conduct the field work required and possess strong team interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with other strike team members HWA partners and volunteers familiar with research data collection and analysis techniques and have familiarity with and skills to utilize Microsoft Office products.
They must have a high standard of capability is expected in oral and written communication time management organizing and problem solving. This is a specialized position where the candidate must be highly motivated and have strong self-initiative and engagement to produce timely and reliable results. They must also have strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a dedicated team of Risk Services professionals as well as other stakeholders. They must also be able to operate with considerable independence and a minimum of direct supervision.
A valid drivers license is required.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and Union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health Dental Life Insurance Pension General Illness (Short and Long Term) Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.
Working Conditions
Field office and lab work as required; field work requires travel in department vehicles including aircraft to remote locations.
Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE: This is a TERM employment opportunity with anticipated end date of March 31 2027. The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
What We Offer
- Career Development where you have access to career guidance tools resources and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued respected connected and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless career paths.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade: TE 16- TE 25
Salary Range: $1735.60- $2899.62Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at
This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link:
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
