Natural Areas Urban Forester

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Natural Areas Urban Forester (Landscape Technician II)** Up to 11 months

**Job Number***:
**47475**

Edmonton’s natural areas represent a significant municipal asset. With more than 3000 hectares of natural areas, this valuable asset of Edmonton's Green Infrastructure improves our air quality, reduces energy consumption, conserves water resources, provides wildlife habitat and beautifies the City. With careful stewardship, these benefits can continue for generations.

As a Natural Areas Urban Forester, you will be responsible for maintaining and caring for the long-term health of our natural areas by balancing ecological integrity with development, recreation and public safety. You will work closely with the Natural Areas Ecologist to protect and preserve the natural environment.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

- Actively review natural areas (river valley and tableland locations) for tree and fire risk mitigation, and overall ecological health
- Educate and communicate the benefits of trees, natural areas and preservation to internal and external stakeholders
- Respond to 311 notifications, and internal and external inquiries relating to natural areas
- Administer the Corporate Tree Management Policy (C456C) by valuing natural stands and collecting compensation for approved live tree removals
- Review design circulations and provide comments for best management practices and restoration requirements
- Conduct site inspections during all phases of construction and landscaping
- Identify areas requiring restoration and coordinate with internal stakeholders
- Coordinate contractors to complete tree work for various projects and risk mitigation
- Inspect and ensure contract work is in compliance with current tenders and the specific scope of work for each site
- Ensure all contractors invoices are paid and supporting documents are completed in a timely manner
- Mentor Natural Areas Urban Forest Technicians
- Ensure compliance with safety programs
- Perform other related work as required

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of a 2 year diploma or a 4 year degree or equivalent in Urban Forestry, Natural Sciences, Landscape Design, or a related field from a recognized institute of technology
- Minimum 5 years experience in coordinating or supervising work focused on managing natural areas (such as tree stands, grasslands, or wetlands)
- Possession of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Professional Biologist, Registered Professional Forester, and/or Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) would be an asset
- Proficient in Google Applications
- FireSmart understanding and training would be an asset
- Knowledge of forest ecology, tree risk identification and fire risk mitigation are critical aspects of the role
- Knowledge of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) guidelines, natural area management plans, hazard tree assessment guidelines and natural area related regulations, policies and bylaws
- Practical knowledge and understanding of plant material, plant communities, plant identification and landscape design principles
- Experience with GIS Software and SAP is an asset
- Well developed leadership, team building skills and proven ability to problem solve in creative ways
- Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions
- Ability to interpret landscape plans and specifications related to the work assigned
- Ability to work out-of-doors for extended periods and in unfavourable weather conditions as required by the work assigned
- Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Must arrange own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
- Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
- Applicants may be tested
- Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
- Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

**_ Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months_**

**Hours of Work**: 40 hours per week
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will

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