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Apply By: Monday, January 26, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Wood Measurement Technician

Job ID:

239667

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Natural Resources

Division:

Operations Branch - Forest Industry Division

City:

South Porcupine

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

41104 - Resource Technician 3

Salary:

$27.49 - $30.60 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you enjoy field work over office work? Are you able to carry out your responsibilities independently? If so, then this opportunity may be a great fit with your career aspirations.

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
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• 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

In this role, you will:

• assist in the implementation and monitoring of wood measurement activities

• carry out the check scaling program and implement the sampling program

• assist with scaling audits

• participate in training programs

Please note: This position will require extensive overnight travel in the designated area.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Scaler's Licence. If the successful candidate does not have a valid licence, they will work in an underfill capacity during the ministry provided training and certification period.
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.

Specialized knowledge:

• You possess sound knowledge of resource and forest management practices and forest industry operations.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations and policies.

Technical skills:

• You demonstrate the ability to carry out field scaling activities, sampling for scaling factors and check scaling.
• You have the ability to provide wood measurement technical guidance and direction to field personnel.

Communication skills:

• You possess established communication and interpersonal skills to instruct scalers and deal with forest industry officials, other agencies and the public.
• You have demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to apply tact and judgement.

Analytical skills:

• You have analytical, investigation, and observation skills to conduct audits, identify trends, report on findings, make recommendations, and track wood measurement information.
• You can be thorough and exercise attention to detail in collecting information, preparing documentation, writing detailed/accurate reports, and performing audits/program reviews.
• You have organizational and reasoning skills. and the ability to work independently.

Computer proficiency:

• You have the ability to use personal computers/software including word processing, database (e.g. Timber Resources Evaluation System, Registration), email, internet and spreadsheet applications to prepare correspondence and reports, search for information, input and retrieve data, and track expenditures.

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 building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Monday, January 26, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 5520 Hwy 101 E, South Porcupine, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Lands and Resources

Posted on:

Monday, January 5, 2026

Note:

• Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
• N-NR-239667/25

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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