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NorthWinds Environmental Services provides sound, credible, environmental consulting and assessment.

06/05/2026

Busy, busy, busy! The field season is in full swing, and our crews have been busy across Northwestern Ontario collecting data, monitoring wildlife, and supporting natural resource projects.

From remote forests to active project sites, our team is hard at work delivering the high-quality field services our clients rely on. This summer our projects range from renewable energy projects, junior mining impact assessments, forest management, ministry contracts, and Indigenous Community capacity building. We’re looking forward to sharing more about the projects, partnerships, and results that are keeping us busy this season.

Stay tuned for updates from the field, project highlights, and a behind-the-scenes look at the work our teams are accomplishing across the region.

05/01/2026

🌲 Now Hiring: Forest Resource Inventory Field Technician (Seasonal) 🌲

Trade your desk for endless forest trails, your commute for atv ride, and your office for the heart of the boreal forest. Northwinds Environmental Services is looking for adventurous, hard-working individuals ready to spend their summer living and working in remote northern forests.

This isn’t your average summer job. You’ll be based out of the Thunder Bay region and heading deep into the Wabadowgang Noopming Forest—measuring trees, mapping landscapes, digging soil pits, and building real-world environmental skills that matter.

💼 What you’ll do:
• Work hands-on in the boreal forest collecting vegetation and soil data
• Use GPS, tablets, and forest maturation equipment to inventory the forest
• Spend extended periods outdoors with a small, tight-knit crew
• Experience true remote field life (yes, that means unplugging)

🌄 Who this is for:
• Outdoor enthusiasts who’d rather be in hiking boots than behind a screen
• College or university students, recent grads, or experience in related fields
• People who don’t mind long days, changing weather, and getting their hands dirty
• Anyone chasing adventure, independence, and meaningful work

🔥 Why you’ll love it:
• Live and work in one of the world’s largest forest ecosystems
• Build skills employers actually look for
• Make lifelong connections (and stories you’ll tell forever)
• Potential for contract extension beyond summer

If your idea of a perfect day includes fresh air, physical work, and exploring places few people ever see—this is your shot.

📧 Apply now: [email protected]
(Subject: Forest Resource Inventory Field Technician)

⏳ Interviews start soon—don’t wait.

03/27/2026

We’re hiring! 🌿

Join our team as an Environmental Technician and be part of meaningful work that supports forestry and northern development. From field data collection to supporting environmental monitoring programs, this role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to real-world solutions.

What you’ll do:• Conduct field surveys and environmental monitoring• Collect and manage data in remote and diverse landscapes• Support project teams with reporting and analysis• Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment

What we’re looking for:• Passion for fieldwork• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills• Ability to work in remote locations and varying conditions• Relevant education or experience in environmental sciences, forestry, or related fields

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career in the environmental field, we want to hear from you!

📩 For information on how to apply visit our website

Feel free reach out to learn more. Contact information in profile description.

03/13/2026

Northwinds staff have been busy in the Wabadowgang Nooping Forest developing post-harvest effects monitoring and researching practical solutions for herbicide-free forest management. 🌲

By assessing silviculture methods and real-time renewal responses following harvest activities, our crews are helping build a clearer understanding of how these landscapes respond to harvesting. This work also contributes to the development of a toolkit of herbicide alternatives, identifying effective approaches that support forest regeneration while eliminating chemical treatments.

Through field monitoring, ministry collaboration, and applied research, we’re helping develop tools that support healthier forests and informed management decisions. Stay tuned!

03/06/2026

Winter is one of the most important times of year to understand caribou habitat use. ❄️🦌

Winter caribou habitat surveying focuses on how herds select and move through mature conifer forests, peatlands, and windswept uplands when snow depth, forage availability, and predator dynamics shape daily survival. During this season, caribou rely heavily on terrestrial and arboreal lichens, often cratering through snow to access critical food sources. Documenting feeding sites, track networks, bedding areas, and herd population provides valuable insight into winter range quality and use.

Winter surveys also help identify key refuge areas—intact forest patches and low-disturbance landscapes that support energy conservation during the most demanding months of the year. Understanding these patterns is essential for responsible post-effects monitoring.

03/03/2026

We’re excited to be exhibiting at PDAC 2026! If you’re attending this year’s conference, make sure to stop by our booth and connect with our team.

As specialists in Northwestern Ontario, we understand the unique environmental, logistical, and regulatory challenges that come with working in the North. We pride ourselves on delivering practical, innovative solutions to complex problems — supporting responsible development across the region.

Come chat with us about how we can support your next project and help move it forward with confidence.

01/27/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Canadian Wildlife Service to retrieve monitoring equipment from the field. 🤝🦅🫎🦌

Strong collaborations like this are essential for collecting high-quality data, supporting long-term monitoring, and protecting wildlife and their habitats. Thanks to the CWS team for the teamwork and shared commitment to conservation.

01/10/2026

Hooves on the move! 🦌🐐

Our ungulate surveys are in full swing—tracking hoofed wildlife to better understand populations, and what habitats they rely on most. These surveys provide critical data that guide land-use decisions, resource management, and reducing impacts on wildlife.

Every sighting counts. By monitoring ungulates on the ground and from the air, we’re helping ensure healthy herds and resilient ecosystems for generations to come. 🌲📊

12/05/2025

🌿 What an Amazing Day! 🐾

A huge thank-you to the students and staff at Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School for welcoming us for a presentation on wildlife monitoring!

We had an incredible time exploring:
🦊 How wildlife monitoring works
📍 Why protecting local species matters
🔍 Hands-on tools and real examples from the field

The curiosity, questions, and enthusiasm from everyone made the session truly memorable. It was inspiring to see so much interest in caring for the land and the animals we share it with. 🌲🌎

Miigwetch to DFC for the warm hospitality—looking forward to future learning together! ✨

11/21/2025

❄️ First snow of the season and we are out picking up monitoring equipment!
Nothing like that crisp air, fresh flakes, and the feeling of gearing up for what’s ahead. Winter projects, we’re ready for you. 🔧📡

Stay warm out there, everyone! ☃️

Address

231 Red River Road
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B1A7

Telephone

+18076333386

Website

https://www.northwindsenv.ca/

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