Natural Areas

2 months ago

Abbotsford, Canada City of Abbotsford Full time

At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging and rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities and an engaging and dynamic team to work with.

Be part of the story. Join our team today.
The City of Abbotsford’s Park Operations division currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join their team as the full time Natural Areas & Trails Technician.

In this rewarding position, you will assist with the field coordination and administration of natural area development and maintenance, including the management of vegetation, fish and wildlife habitat, tree risks, reforestation initiatives and the inspection and care of trails in municipal parks and properties. As the Natural Areas & Trails Technician, you will bring considerable knowledge of practices, software, tools and equipment used in the work.

Your knowledge of Municipal Operations, urban forest management methodologies, and trail system design, construction and maintenance will be essential to the role. Your communication and customer services skills will assist you in maintaining effective working relationships with City staff, developers, contractors and the public. You will utilize your technical and leadership skills as you oversee and direct the work of employees on your team to ensure a high standard of work is maintained and team goals are achieved.

**Qualifications Required**:
Grade 12 supplemented by one year Certificate from a Post-Secondary institution in Arboriculture or Urban Forestry Ecological or Environmental Sciences or related discipline plus 2 years recent experience in the management of natural areas, trails and trees.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

BC Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate, Landscape-Integrated Pest Management category.

International Society of Arboriculture Certification (ISA) and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $29.98 - $35.29.

At the City of Abbotsford we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

**Closing Date**: April 7, 2023

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