Arborist
4 weeks ago
Posting Id- 2005- Department- Community Services- Division- Public Works Operations- Section- Urban Forestry Natural Environment Horticulture- Shift- Monday to Friday- Rate of Pay- $32.67 - $34.30 Hourly- Job Type- Permanent Full Time- Replacement/New Position- New Hire- Posting Type- Internal- Posting Date- 03/14/2024- Application Deadline- 03/28/2024**Position Summary**:
The Arborist will assist the Urban Forestry team in performing various arboricultural tasks in a municipal setting, while keeping staff and public safety a top priority.
**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Maintain, prune, plant and remove municipal trees in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, City policies and procedures and industry Arboriculture best practices.
- Identify various woody plants, knowledgeable of the basic principles of plant function, arboricultural science, techniques and plant health care.
- Understand and document work orders while delivering excellent customer service.
- Participate in winter standby to assist with snow removal and help other sections, as required.
- May be requested to respond to emergency situations after normal working hours.
- Other duties as assigned.
**Education and Experience**:
- IHSA Line Clearing Safety Awareness Certificate is required.
- Commercial Land Exterminator License with Industrial, Forestry and Landscape designations is required.
- International Society of Arboriculture Tree Climber Certification is considered an asset.
- Valid Class DZ driver's license in good standing.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector security clearance.
**Required Skills/Knowledge**:
- Minimum 2 years’ urban forestry experience.
- Competent tree climbing skills.
- Able to operate urban forestry equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to safely work and oversee staff working aloft using both mechanical and rope and saddle techniques.
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Physically able to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and the public and work well with minimum supervision.
- Good communication skills
**Leadership Competencies**:
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
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