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Career and Employment Opportunities
Throughout the year, Haliburton Forest offers a variety of employment opportunities! With a core staff of over 60 employees, our team is as diverse as can be imagined. A wide variety of skills is applied at Haliburton Forest and with the diversity of its operation and the appeal of its natural resources, staff play a prominent role in the day to day running of this unique organisation. Haliburton Forest is a growing company and positions from forestry and outdoor education to office management and maintenance become available from time to time.
While most positions at Haliburton Forest are long term or permanent, seasonal positions are offered during summer and winter
The following positions are available for the summer of 2010 :
Sawmill Staff:
Job Description: Haliburton Forest is in the process of expanding its sawmilling operation. We have openings for various staff positions from yard work to mill duties.
These are full time positions.
Skills and Certifications required are:
- previous work experience at a mill an asset
- chainsaw experience (certification an asset)
- experience in sawing lumber an asset
- lumber handling/grading experience
- ability to work in a team
- machine operation experience
Office Assistant:
Job Description: The successful applicant is expected to support the operation of the main Haliburton Forest office, where he/she will be based out of.
Qualifications required:
- professional oral and written communication skills
- team player
- proficient in most common office software (Word, Excel, Access etc.)
- valid driver's license
- previous office and/or administrative experience
Tour Guide - Canopy
Tour:
Job Description:
To guide guests on the world's longest Canopy Walk,
providing for a safe, entertaining and educational
experience; participating in the maintenance of the
Canopy Tour and related infrastructure; this can be
a full-time or seasonal position;
Skills
and Qualifications required:
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completed
undergraduate university or college education
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valid
driver's license
-
current
First Aid and CPR certificate
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previous
teaching/guiding experience
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team
player
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energetic
and creative
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well
developed communication, presentation and
interpretation skills
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basic
knowledge and understanding of the natural
environment
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high
ropes/climbing experience an asset
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second
language an asset
Haliburton Forest's Internship Program:
Haliburton Forest operates an internship program, designed to provide participants with experiences and skills in fields, otherwise difficult to access. In particular internship positions are available in Outdoor Education, Forestry and Horselogging. Internships commonly run for 4 months, commencing in January, May and September. Room and board is provided during the internship and participation in all aspects of Haliburton Forest's operation is an integral part of the internship experience.
Should you be interested in pursuing a career with us in any position, which may be available, please submit your application by sending a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd.
RR#1, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M 1S0
Or submit it by email to:
hr@haliburtonforest.com
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