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Arborist

Location: City of Richmond Hill
Salary: $37.23-$39.04/hr

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Urban Forestry, 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 Arboriculture, Urban Forestry or related discipline is required
• Candidates with a college certificate in arboriculture, urban forestry, or a related discipline may also be considered
• IHSA Line Clearing Safety Awareness Certificate is required
• Commercial Land Exterminator License with Industrial, Forestry and Landscape designations is required
• International Society of Arboriculture Tree Climber Certification is an asset
• Minimum 2 years’ urban forestry experience

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Competent tree climbing skills
• Able to operate urban forestry equipment
• Demonstrated ability to safely work and oversee staff in 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
• Ontario Class "DZ" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

 

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

 

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