Urban Forester

Human Resources Division, Haldimand County Administration Building

53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON N0A lE0

**_VACANCY POSTING
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_POSTING #: CUPE _

_Posting Period:
April , 2023__ _

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EMPLOYEE GROUP:
_CUPE Local 4700 (Haldimand)
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POSITION STATUS:
Permanent Full-Time _

_Hours worked per week: 40 hours/week__ _

_Position:
Urban Forester _

_Grade: 8 _

_Wage Range:
$ $ January 2023) _

_Department / Division:
Public Works Operations _

_/Facilities, Parks, Cemeteries and Forestry Operations _

_Location:
Haldimand County Administration Building, 53 _

_Thorburn Street South, Cayuga__ _

WE ARE HIRING
Located on the Niagara Peninsula in Southern Ontario, Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with diverse urban
and rural communities, an endless supply of four-season outdoor activities and an outstanding quality of life.
Our diverse team of responsive and dedicated professionals are committed to providing our citizens with high-quality
services making our County a great place to work and live.

We're currently looking for a Urban Forester assist our Forestry Operations team on its journey to successfully manage the
individual with strong communication skills and proven experience in delivering excellent customer service to its
stakeholders.***The County believes in encouraging our employees to contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference.
Joining our team opens the door to a rewarding career where the health and wellness of our employees, families, and
communities is vital to the success of our workplace. The municipality's dedication to work/life balance, wellness programs,
employee recognition programs, learning and development opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits are a few of the
reasons why you should join us today

If you want to become a leader in your field and take your career to new heights, let's talk and build something great

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Project Manager, Forestry, the incumbent will:

• Assist in implementing the objectives of the County's Urban Forest Management Plan by conducting tree risk

assessments and overseeing tree planting, pruning and removal operations by contractors.

• Provide prompt, professional customer service and collaborate with stakeholders to protect and improve the

County's urban forest.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Postsecondary education in arboriculture, forestry, urban forestry, or related discipline.
• Certified and in good standing as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, Certified Arborist

Municipal Specialist, or Board Certified Master Arborist; Ministry of Colleges and Universities Certified Arborist or
Utility Arborist Journeyperson Class; Ontario Professional Forester Association (OPFA) Registered Professional
Forester or Associate Member.

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Human Resources Division, Haldimand County Administration Building

53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON N0A lE0

PLUS

• Minimum three (3) years of related experience, preferably in a municipal setting.
• Valid Ontario G driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) an asset.
• Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer Certificate an asset.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• A professional and courteous manner and ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Effective problemsolving skills and sound judgment to make optimal decisions with limited information.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize work tasks.
• Must possess initiative and the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
• An understanding of the value of trees and the ability to explain the importance of trees to various stakeholders.
• Detailed knowledge of arboricultural and urban forestry practices, activities, policy and legislation.
• A working knowledge of current industry standards and practices as they pertain to the assessment, planting,

pruning, removal and stump grinding of trees.

• Ability to identify tree species found in the Deciduous Forest region and ornamental urban tree species.
• Knowledge and implementation of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and the work

environment as well as a basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

• Familiarity performing CVOR vehicle inspections is an asset.
• Current First Aid and CPR required

COMPUTER EXPERTISE:

Level - The incumbent must possess a combination of intermediate and advanced computer skills scored at 65% or
higher for Outlook and at least one of Word / Excel / PowerPoint.

The incumbent must also possess:

• An understanding and knowledge of digital/electronic forms.
• Knowledge and understanding to develop quality reports, professionallooking presentations, publications and

develop complex spreadsheets for analysis or presentatio

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