Manager, Forestry Services
Public Works and Services, Surface Operations Branch
1 Full Time Continuous Position - 35 hrs/week
Salary: $84,979.44 - $103,987.52 (2007 rates of pay) Under Review
Competition #: PWS2008-00443-QL
Deadline: May 20, 2008

Join a Growing Municipality and Lead a Thriving Forestry Program

As Canada's capital, the Ottawa region is a vibrant, diverse, and growing community that prides itself on its exceptional quality of life. The fourth-largest metropolitan area in Canada, Ottawa is known for its heritage, natural treasures, pristine parks and one of the Country's largest urban and rural forests.

The Public Works and Services Forestry Services Division is responsible for all trees on City-owned property including those along our city streets, in parks, ravines, woodlots, and our community forests.

Forestry Services has a mandate to increase, enhance and preserve forest cover in the City of Ottawa through tree planting, maintenance, and community forest management programs. It also develops and manages tree preservation/protection policies and programs and provides many outreach programs to the public about our City's trees.

The City of Ottawa is looking for an experienced, motivated and passionate individual with proven management skills to lead, develop and manage the City of Ottawa's Forestry program. The Manager, Forestry Services will lead a team of skilled individuals in the implementation of Forestry Service strategies.

For more information and to apply on line, visit our career site at http://ottawa.ca  or
to submit a resume and covering letter indicating the competition number to:

City of Ottawa
Staffing and Client Relations Division
Employee Services Branch
110 Laurier Ave. West, 5th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
 
Competition #: PWS2008-00443-QL
Fax: 613 580-4762

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications received will be screened based on information provided. Please ensure you include all relevant details about your qualifications for this position.

The City of Ottawa is committed to providing quality services by establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. The City encourages applications from all qualified individuals.