FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT

SALARY LEVEL: PAY BAND 6 $65,476.08 - $96,920.59 ANNUALLY

DEADLINE TO APPLY: NOVEMBER 25, 2024, BY 4:00PM

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Forestry Technician is responsible for maintaining and keeping in accordance with the aims and objectives of the department of environment, and to promote sound forestry management practices in the Territory if Akwesasne and surrounding areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent, post secondary education with 2 years’ experience implementing forestry management practices,

OR

• Equivalent combination of education & experience;

• Knowledge of forest insects & diseases, tree assessment, and plant and tree identification,

• Knowledge of terrain specific species, and experience

• Knowledge of Akwesasne culture in relation to plants and trees

All interested applicants MUST submit all of the following documents:

1. a cover letter,

2. resume,

3. copies of all relevant certificates/diplomas,

4. status card (if applicable) and

5. three references submitted on Consent to Release Reference Check form, which can be found on the Akwesasne.ca website under Employment.

Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume. Native preference in hiring. A criminal record check is mandatory before start of employment.

As a requirement of employment, all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance number. An eligibility list will be created for one year. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. MCA reserves the right to retract, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.

Submit application packages using one of the following methods (email preferred):

E-mail: [email protected]

Mail: MCA Staffing Officer, PO Box 90, Akwesasne, Quebec H0M 1A0

Drop Off: 10 Akwesasne St, Administration Building #3, Akwesasne, Quebec H0M 1A0