Arborist

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada City of Kitchener Full time

**Arborist**

**(Temporary Full-Time for approximately**
**9**
**months)**

**Competition Number**

2023-013

**Job Code**

5153

**Posting Date**

January 12, 2023

**Closing Date**

January 19, 2023 (at 6:00pm)

**Job Status**

Temporary Full-Time

The
- **City of Kitchener** is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 240,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.The
- **City of Kitchener** is WHERE you want to work Learn more about the top reasons to join us:
**Why work at the City of Kitchener**

Position Overview:
- The Arborist works collaboratively with other Forestry team members to perform year-round urban tree care using a variety of techniques and arboriculture equipment. This position performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and is involved in full cycle of tree care from planting pruning, maintenance and removals.**Responsibilities**:
- Perform a variety of tasks in a team environment, related to tree care including but not limited to planting, pruning and removing trees using various equipment/machinery and climbing techniques.
- Requirements:
- Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
- ISA certification in good standing or an ON certified Arborist.
- Valid MTO “DZ” driver's license in good standing.
- Must hold a Chainsaw Operator Certificate or License.
- Experience in proper care and operation of Forestry related equipment including Chipper, Stumper, Chipper Truck and Aerial device
- Current Employees: Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

***

**We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at**
**or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make**
**your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.**
- Please note that as per Human Resources Policy _
- HUM-HIR-_
- 110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":_
- "The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all _
- Directors,_
- General Managers_
- , or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity._
- The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:_
- 1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full_
- time and part-time classifications._
- 2. within the same Division in the case of students."_

**Department**

Infrastructure Services

**Division**

Parks and Cemeteries

**Union Affiliation**

CUPE 68

**Number of Positions**

1

**Hours of Work**

40 hours per week**Location**

**Initial Location
- Kitchener Operations Facility

**City**

Kitchener

**Compensation**

**Salary Range**

$33.74 - $35.73

**Grade/Band**

8

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