Apply By: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Forest Analyst Intern

Job ID:

234401

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Regional Operations Division, Southern Region

City:

Peterborough

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary 12-month intern placement

Job code:

17152 - Systems Officer 1

Salary:

$1,134.33 - $1,360.74 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Kick-start your career in Forestry! Apply today to secure your spot in the MNR Internship Program for May 2026!

Each year the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) hires interns throughout the province to gain work experience, and support ministry forest management operations. The internship, beginning in May 2026, offers meaningful experience in furthering your forestry career.

If you'd like to also apply to our Forester Intern, please follow this link: 234399 - Forester Intern.

Visit the following links to learn more about the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), and our work in forestry.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

About the job

During this one-year internship, you will:

• assist with the provision of analytical support of forest estate models and other quantitative resource modeling and analysis tools to regional and district staff under the general guidance of the unit supervisor and the professional direction of regional staff
• assist in assembling, manipulating and synthesizing resource management data for use in forest modelling and analyses processes and tools
• conducting components of forest modelling and analyses, including assessments of impacts from planned activities on forests (e.g. ecosystem, wood supply, socio-economic); and determination of allowable harvest levels in support of the development of forest management plans
• automating forest modelling and analysis data management processes through scripting for efficiency, repeatability, and reusability
• providing support on questions of natural resources sustainability by applying knowledge of legislation, theory, principles and practices of forest management planning

What you bring to the team

Eligibility:

• You have proof of eligibility to work in Canada.
• You have graduated or will graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma in the last four years.
• You are not a permanent employee of the OPS.
• All candidates are only eligible to participate in one MNR 12-month placement and must not have participated in the MNR internship program in the past.

Knowledge:

• knowledge of quantitative forestry and natural resource analysis modelling techniques, tools, approaches, and processes
• general understanding of the legislation, theory, principles and practices of forest management planning in Ontario
• demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheets, database software, programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL) and GIS software to assimilate diverse information from both geospatial and non-geospatial data sources and conduct resource modelling and analyses
• knowledge of best practices and principles associated with managing systems, data and information to organize and manage large and/or diverse datasets in accordance with information management policies and standards
• knowledge of computer applications to produce technical written documents and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the OH&S Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed

Skills:

• computer and querying skills associated with database management systems (e.g. SQL) to manipulate data, analyze and develop solutions to complex resource management problems, familiarity with common word processing and spreadsheet packages, graphics package and office automation systems
• research, analytical and interpretative skills to perform quantitative and statistical analyses on geospatial and tabular data sets of varying complexity and assimilate diverse information to support forest modelling and analyses
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills to undertake routine and non-routine spatial analyses to support resource management planning
• interpersonal, organizational and prioritization skills, initiative, good judgement, tact and diplomacy, including ability to carry out work assignments with minimal supervision and work cooperatively within a multi-disciplinary team environment and with external client groups
• communication skills to produce technical documents and present information to multi-disciplinary planning teams

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Internships

Posted on:

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Note:

• Successful candidates may be required to undergo an employment screening check in accordance with the Ontario Employment Screening Checks Policy.

How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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