The Summer Student will support the County’s forestry and environmental initiatives by developing and enhancing a comprehensive forest resource inventory. Working with GIS and remote sensing technologies, the incumbent will gather, analyze, and organize forest data to assess carbon sequestration and other ecosystem services. This work will contribute to calculating natural asset values and integrating environmental data into the County’s corporate asset management systems. The position offers a valuable opportunity to apply technical GIS skills and environmental knowledge in a practical, project-focused setting.
This position is 35 hours per week, commencing June 2, 2025, for a total of 16 weeks.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in or recent graduation from a post-secondary program in Forestry, Environmental Science, Geography, GIS, or a related field.
- Experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) is required.
- Experience with analysis and interpretation of remote sensing technologies (e.g., LiDAR, satellite imagery) as it relates to forest ecosystems is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with forest ecosystem services, carbon sequestration concepts, and natural asset valuation is an asset.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills for documentation and reporting purposes.
- A valid “G” driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle to travel as required to fulfil job responsibilities.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to @email by 4:30 p.m. on May 16, 2025.
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.