Manager, Forest Planning Policy

Lead Forest Planning Policy for Ontario's Public Forests

About the job

The Crown Forests and Lands Policy Branch is hiring a Manager, Forest Planning Policy to lead high‑impact policy work that shapes how Ontario plans and manages its public forests. The manager will guide evidence‑based policy that supports sustainable forest management, balances ecological and social objectives, and provides clear direction for forest planning across the province.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and oversight of province‑wide forest planning policy frameworks that guide how public forests are planned and managed across Ontario.
• Translate complex policy issues into clear, practical direction that supports consistent forest planning decisions on the ground.
• Provide strategic policy leadership that balances ecological, social, and economic objectives.
• Work with Indigenous communities, stakeholders and clients...