Seasonal Arborist I

3 weeks ago

Oakville, Canada Town of Oakville Full time

**Job Details**:
**Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)**:
**Posting Status**:
**Open to Town of Oakville employees and external applicants**:
**Duration**:
**Two seasonal contracts available, lasting for 8 months**:
**Closing Date**:
**Applications for this position must be received at **oakville.ca** by no later than 11:59 pm on **February 15, 2024.**:
These positions report to the Supervisor of Street Tree Operations, Supervisor of Woodlands and Parks Tree Operations, Supervisor of Forest Protection, or Supervisor of Invasive Species and is responsible for various activities related to urban forestry/arboriculture on municipal properties. Principal duties include:
**Responsibilities**:

- Implement assigned arboriculture work orders including pruning, removal and cabling according to current policies and procedures and generally accepted maintenance practice(s);
- Operate specialized equipment including aerial bucket trucks, chippers, chain saws, skid steer, stumper and standard tree climbing equipment where required in a safe and efficient manner;
- Maintain written records as required, tree maintenance work orders, activity cards and tail board talk plans;
- May be required to provide work direction and training to other staff and carries out duties that meet Health and Safety standards in a safe and responsible manner;
- Ability to use tablet computer in order to update completed work electronically;
- Duties include and are not limited to hydro line clearing, grid pruning projects, woodlands tree maintenance, including diagnosing tree maintenance requirements and occasional service requests;
- Required to participate in an on call out pager schedule 24/7 rotational basis, throughout the year, includes emergency storm management after hours service;
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- A certificate or diploma in Urban Forestry/Arboriculture or related discipline from a recognized institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
- 2+ years of tree climbing experience and practical arboriculture work experience in addition to having a valid Crane Operator (0-8 tons) certificate and a “Safety in Line Clearing” certificate from the Electrical Utility Safety Association or equivalent such as a Line Clearing Awareness certificate from Hydro One;
- An ISA Certified Tree Worker designation, certificate in the Trade of Arborist (Provincial designation) and Certificate in the Trade of Utility Arborist are also requirements;

**DATED**:February 1, 2024**:
**We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**:

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