Seasonal - Leadhand, Forestry

If you do not receive an email within 24 hours confirming receipt of your application, please contact Human Resources from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST at (905) 845-6601. Save your resume and cover letter together in one document before you begin. Your application will be complete once you click “Submit” at the end of the process. Job Details: Temporary Full-Time (CUPE 136T) Posting Status: Restricted to current Town of Oakville employees Closing Date: Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59pm on November 28, 2025 Internal secondment applications are welcome. Please note, however, that members of management will not be considered for secondments into bargaining unit positions. The Leadhand – Forestry (Hydro Line Clearing Project), reports to the Supervisor of Street Tree Operations. Duties include: Job Responsibilities Assist the Supervisor in the planning and scheduling of all resources necessary to carry out work programs on the Street Tree Operations Business Unit with a focus on Hydro Line Clearing Program. Assist with the supervision and work carried out by Forestry crews and contractors, to ensure it is performed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with Town and/or Departmental maintenance standards, as well as other legislated requirements (e.g. Labour Regulations, Safety Regulations, Traffic Control, etc.). Keep the Supervisor informed of all on‑going activities; make suggestions for changes in work methods and/or equipment utilization that will increase efficiency. Give clear and concise direction to members of the work crews, while working with the crews in the execution of assigned activities. Operate specialized equipment including aerial bucket trucks, chippers, chain saws, skid steer, stumper and standard tree climbing equipment where required in a safe and efficient manner. Maintain accurate daily tracking, reporting, record keeping and documentation of activities and weather conditions including Tree Maintenance Work Orders and Work Area Protection Plans. Ensure all equipment is operated safely and competently and that all equipment is maintained in a good operating condition. Ensure that proper and timely documentation is completed to repair defective equipment, reported either on the job or through circle checks of all assigned rolling stock. Investigate and respond to inquiries/complaints from the general public, emergency services, other departments, senior management and members of Town Council. Assist in training, instruction and documentation (training records) of new and existing staff to perform their respective job functions in a safe manner, including the proper use of tools and equipment. Represent the Corporation and department in a professional, courteous and respectful manner in all dealings with the public, other groups, agencies and individuals. Perform the role of a Stand‑in Supervisor on occasions when the Supervisor is not available. Assignment to different Business Units through either Supervisor of Forest Health or Supervisor of Urban Forestry as required. Will be required to work standby, on a rotational shift, throughout the year Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications A certificate or Diploma in Forestry or Arboriculture from a recognized institution. Minimum of 3-4 years of progressively responsible/complex arboriculture experience, preferably in a municipal Forestry operation. Certified Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture. Certified in the Trade of Arboriculture (Provincial designation). Utility arborist certification. A valid IHSA Safety in Line Clearing certificate. ISA Certified Tree Worker is an asset. Candidates must exhibit strong leadership, organizational, public relations skills, demonstrated effective communication, both oral and written, problem solving skills, time management skills, flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties and ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team in addition to possessing an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Candidates must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test prior to assuming the position. DATED: November 24, 2025 This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for each of the testing and interview components of the recruitment process is 75%. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr