Position Summary

The Arborist will assist the Urban Forestry team in performing various arboricultural tasks in a municipal setting, while keeping staff and public safety a top priority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain, prune, plant and remove municipal trees in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, City policies and procedures and industry Arboriculture best practices
• Identify various woody plants, knowledgeable of the basic principles of plant function, arboricultural science, techniques and plant health care
• Understand and document work orders while delivering excellent customer service
• Participate in winter standby to assist with snow removal and help other sections, as required
• May be requested to respond to emergency situations after normal working hours
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Diploma in, urban forestry, or a related discipline. Candidates with a college certificate in arboriculture, or a related discipline may also be considered.

• IHSA Line Clearing Safety Awareness Certificate or equivalent is required.

• Commercial Land Exterminator License with Industrial, Forestry and Landscape designations is required.

• International Society of Arboriculture Tree Climber Certification is considered an asset.

• Valid Class DZ driver's license in good standing.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years’ urban forestry experience.

• Competent tree climbing skills.

• Able to operate urban forestry equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to safely work and oversee staff working aloft using both mechanical and rope and saddle techniques.

• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Physically able to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and the public and work well with minimum supervision.

• Good communication skills

Leadership Competencies