Forester

Employer: Essex Region Conservation Authority

Location: Essex, Ontario

Salary: $35.40 to $39.88 hourly

The *Forester *is responsible for planning and coordinating the forest management of ERCA-owned properties, providing input into ERCA's Conservation Lands Management Program, undertaking ERCA's hazard tree program and overseeing the Authority's tree planting and seed collection programs. To Apply: *Send your resume and cover letter in ONE document (Word or PDF format only) to careers@erca.org by no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, October 2, 2026.*. *Note the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides forestry-related recommendations and plans for ERCA's Conservation Lands Management program.. Coordinates and implements ERCA's tree planting program in conjunction with other staff including the preparation of schedules, work plans and costs, and oversees monitoring activities at tree planting sites.. Responsible for the hazard tree abatement program, and coordinates with other Authority staff and external contractors