Forestry Journeyperson 2

Job Type: Casual Full-time, Up to 8 Months (April - November), Union Salary Range: $32.39 to $38.79 per hour Application Deadline: Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 11:59 pm The Opportunity The Parks and Forestry Branch is part of the City of Barrie’s Operations Department. The Branch is responsible for the management, maintenance, and ongoing care of over 3,100 acres of waterfront, parkland and open space including 127 parks and 145 kilometers of trails. Services include horticulture displays and maintenance, turf management, shoreline maintenance, maintenance of parks amenities such as playgrounds, play courts, picnic shelters, and spray pads, waste collection, landscape construction, the City's outdoor rink program, greenhouse operations, trails maintenance, and winter snow removal operations. Under the general guidance and direction of the Forestry Foreperson, the Forestry Journeyperson 2 position is part of a front‑line team directly responsible for performing all required maintenance of municipal trees within the City of Barrie. Maintenance activities include the inspection, pruning, removal and replacement of trees on streets and in active and passive parkland throughout the City. This position assists the Forestry Journeyperson 1 and Forestry Foreperson positions with day‑to‑day responsibilities related to urban arboriculture and is integral in ensuring that the residents of Barrie enjoy a safe urban forest along with all of the benefits that a healthy urban forest canopy provides. Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it – your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed. Education (degree/diploma/certifications) One (1) year College Certificate in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, or a related discipline Chainsaw Safety and Cutting Techniques Certificate from an accredited association, organization, or institution Two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position Demonstrated experience within an arboriculture and/or urban forestry work environment Demonstrated professional experience pruning and removing all sizes of hazardous trees Demonstrated professional experience operating chainsaws, pole saws, bucket trucks, crane trucks, and chippers Demonstrated experience performing all tree maintenance/arboriculture duties in accordance with the International Society of Arboriculture Knowledge/Skill/Ability Working knowledge of all aspects of urban arboriculture and chainsaw maintenance Demonstrated ability to deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner to promote a high standard of customer service and public relations at all times Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), tree inventory software and computerized maintenance management system software Conditions of Employment Valid Ontario Class "D" Driver's Licence with a "Z" endorsement in good standing Satisfactory Criminal Record Check * *Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement. Other Important Information Location: Operations Center, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, Ontario Hours: The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2025 pay range: Yearly Salary: $67,371.20 to $80,683.20 Hourly Pay Rate: $32.39 to $38.79 per hour Pay Level: Level 5 Yearly Salary: $67,371.20 to $80,683.20 Hourly Pay Rate: $32.39 to $38.79 per hour What We Offer: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees. How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered. Why Barrie? The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us. Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life. Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common – municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great. The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code‑protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr