Amendment type: Amendment #1

Amendment date: 10/03/2023

Reason for Amendment: Change of work location (please see below) & closing date extended.

Job ID: 37250

• Job Category: Parks & Natural Resources
• Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR UF Urban Forestry Operations
• Work Location: Various, please see below.
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy
• Hourly Rate: $29.51
• Hours & Shift Information: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Affiliation: L416 Outside
• Number of Positions Open: 3
• Posting Period: 25- SEP-2023 to 17-OCT-2023

Location Information:

• 2 Permanent position at Booth Yard, 50 Booth Avenue
• 1 Permanent position at Kipling Yard, 441 Kipling Avenue

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs work involved in the care and culture of trees
• Plants/transplants trees by both mechanical and hand methods
• Prunes and removes trees (not required to work at heights)
• Assists those working at heights in the handling of ropes or acting as a spotter, including work performed in proximity to energized conductors
• Drives/operates/inspects and ensures proper maintenance of various equipment including dump truck, aerial tower (from base), 8 ton crane, trailered hydro vacuum excavator, chipper, stumper, tractor/loader, chain saw, concrete saw, sawzall, motorized pole saw and other associated equipment and hand tools
• Handles/loads/chips brush and wood
• Performs tree pit/container maintenance
• Updates skills as required to meet trade standards and operational requirements

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Experience in all types of arboricultural work including pruning, removal, stumping, and planting
2. Experience in the care and safe operation of chain saws, brush chippers, and stumping machine
3. Must possess an Infrastructure Health and Safety Association - Certificate for Electrical Safety awareness or equivalent
4. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class “D” Driver’s License with “Z” endorsement and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements

You must also have:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR certification
• Must be available to work shifts/weekends/overtime/on call duty
• Must update skills as required from time to time to meet trade standards and operational requirements
• Must have a working understanding of tree morphology, physiology, and dendrology of those tree species common to the Toronto area
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Arborist Safe Work Practices, and other applicable legislation and industry standards that apply to this work
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation:

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.