Forestry Management Assistant

7 days ago

Mississauga, Canada City of Mississauga Full time

Req ID: 24720
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 7
Closing Date: 02/19/2024

**Job Summary**:
Responsible for providing support and assistance in the planning and delivery of forestry services and programs citywide. This includes a variety of field and office-based forestry tasks and activities that range from tree maintenance, tree protection, tree planting, to supporting the management and restoration of natural areas, along with ongoing monitoring and inventory of forestry assets.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Assists in monitoring and assessing the health and condition of existing and newly planted trees, vegetation, and other forestry assets on streets, parks, and natural areas, and in identifying and reporting on any deficiencies or work required;
- Assist with ground based assistance with arboricultural tasks such as, tree pruning, removals, stumping, etc.;
- Perform field audits to validate work orders assigned to contractors are completed in accordance with the contracts;
- Provide first point of contact for resident tree planting requests;
- Provide recommendations for tree planting locations and species;
- Support natural area restoration projects by assessing field conditions, such as wildlife, invasive species, insects, access supports for events (washrooms, parking, etc.), utilities, etc.;
- Support forestry events by providing instruction or information on tree planting or restoration initiatives, to the public, ensuring event documentation is collected and maintained (waivers, contact lists, etc.);
- Provides functional guidance to summer students and volunteers on an as needed basis;
- Collects data and completes research for forestry projects as directed by supervisor or delegate;
- Maintains accurate record keeping of forestry records including updating GIS maps, spreadsheets and data;
- Safely operate and maintain common forestry vehicles, tools, and equipment;
- Accurately operate and maintain specialized scientific data collection, diagnostic, or geospatial equipment (i.e. GPS, GIS,RTK);
- Provide administrative support including: photocopying, scanning, filing;

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in forestry, arboriculture, urban forestry, ecology, environmental science or a related field;
- Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of related work experience or an approved equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
- Knowledge of urban forestry, arboriculture, and/or ecological principles and practices;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, GIS, computers, mobile devices;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as a team member;
- Ability to plan, organize and complete assigned duties effectively and efficiently within assigned timelines;
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- Familiarity with common forestry equipment, vehicles, and tools;
- Valid Ontario Class G2 Driver’s License or higher with an acceptable driving record;
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain, and perform heavy lifting (50lbs), shoveling, bending and kneeling for extended periods of time;
- Must be flexible and able to work overtime, weekends, attend evening meetings, and special events.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 27.90 - $ 37.20
Hours of Work: 40
Work Location: 950 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment, Forestry
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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**Accommodations**
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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