Urban Forestry Labourer

1 week ago

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada City of New Westminster Full time

New Westminster, British Columbia:

Number of Openings: 1

Hours per Week: 40 hours per week.

Employee Group:
CUPE, Local 387

Location:
Queen's
Park Maintenance Yard: 51 3rd Ave

Competition #: 465

Additional Details:


The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a motivated and positive team player to work with the Urban Forestry and Natural Areas team in growing/maintaining a robust urban forest, and increasing biodiversity across the city.

Your responsibilities, under the supervision of senior staff and crew leader, include:

  • Supporting pruning crews;
  • Assisting in a full range of supportive tree maintenance activities;
  • Invasive plant removal;
  • Natural Areas monitoring/ maintenance (weeding, brushing, mulching)
  • Planting native trees/ shrubs, plants;
  • Support habitat restoration work;
  • Green waste removal/ debris cleanup;
  • Manual watering duties for both Street/Park Trees and Natural Areas with a large water truck; and
  • Interacting with members of the public in a professional manner while fulfilling daytoday duties.
If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:

  • Completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent), supplemented by related experience in arboriculture/forestry/urban forestry.
  • Completion of a diploma in arboriculture, forestry, urban forestry, natural resource management, or ecological restoration is an asset.
  • Knowledge or willingness to learn the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the work.
  • Ability to follow the safety precautions required in the work.
  • Ability to effectively perform tasks with mínimal supervision.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members and other City departments.
  • Ability to demonstrate and provide exceptional customer service skills.
  • Ability to perform sustained manual/physical labour and to work in all weather conditions.
  • Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and clean driver's abstract.
  • Work experience in urban forestry or natural area management will be considered an asset.
  • Experience operating 1ton dump trucks with a trailer will be considered an asset.
  • To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
  • New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylemspeaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
  • We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
  • We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
  • This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._
Employment Status
Temporary Full-Time
Pay Range
$32.88 per hour + comprehensive benefits package
Closing Date **3/26/24

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