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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 40 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 and fall of 2008 :

Maintenance Staff:        Job Description: Staff involved in the day to day maintenance of the sites and facilities at Haliburton Forest. This includes buildings, trails and other infrastructure such as bridges or roads. In the winter maintenance staff carry out trail maintenance for the various recreational operations.                                          This is a full-time position

Skills and Certifications required are:

• previous maintenance experience
• ability to work independently
• small engine repair skills
• chainsaw experience (certification an asset)
• ATV/snowmobile experience an asset
• valid driver's license
• construction/carpentry skills an asset
• willingness to work outdoors
• CPR/First Aid an asset

 

 

Sawmill Staff:              Job Description: Haliburton Forest operates its own sawmill, sawing predominantly hemlock for its EcoLog log-building business. We have an opening for a staff position at this circular mill. As the operation is small, the successful candidate will be required to staff several positions, from yard work to mill duties.

 Skills and Certifications required are:

• previous work experience at a mill an asset
• chainsaw experience (certification an asset)
• experience in sawing lumber an asset
• ability work in a team
• CPR/First Aid 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:

haliburtonforest@sympatico.ca