About the role#
The Service de la forêt privée at the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts is looking for students to join the team for the Winter 2027 session. This role offers exposure to the strategic, legal, and administrative frameworks governing private forests in Quebec. You will work alongside experienced professionals to support the management of aid programs and contribute to the development of the private forestry sector.
What you'll do#
- Compile and analyze data and supporting documents related to the accountability of the sixteen regional private forest development agencies.
- Collaborate on updating training materials for administrators and permanent staff of regional agencies.
- Prepare draft amendments for the Private Forest Development Assistance Program.
- Draft information notes, summaries, letters, and various documents in collaboration with the responsible professional.
- Prepare support documents for the Service de la forêt privée, including files tracking budgets.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a full-time student in an undergraduate university program, specifically a Bachelor in Forestry Sciences or an undergraduate degree in Forest Management and Environment.
- Strong analytical skills and writing abilities.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ArcGIS Pro.
- Ability to work in a team, along with proactivity, organization, and a sense of responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of French appropriate for the duties of the position.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Location & details#
- Location: 1265 Boulevard Charest Ouest, Québec, QC, Canada.
- Modality: Hybrid work is available based on organizational guidelines.
- Schedule: 14 hours per week during study sessions, with potential for 21 hours during reading weeks and 35 hours during the summer or holiday periods.
About Gouvernement du Québec – Carrières
The Gouvernement du Québec manages public services across the province through approximately twenty ministries and sixty agencies. Its workforce of over 36,000 employees handles tasks ranging from road safety and natural resource protection to cultural promotion. The organization operates out of Québec City and maintains a presence across the entire province. It focuses on administration, public policy, and various technical sectors.
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