Seasonal Urban Forest Technician

2 weeks ago


Oakville, Canada Town of Oakville Full time

**Job Details**:
**Temporary Full Time (CUPE 136T)**:
**Posting Status**:
**Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants**:
**Duration**:
**1 seasonal contract position lasting approximately 8 months**:
**Closing Date**:
**Applications for this position must be received at **oakville.ca** by no later than 11:59 pm on **February 23, 2024.**:
Reporting to the Supervisor - Woodlands and Park Tree Operations, the Urban Forest Technician is responsible for tree maintenance tasks including tree inspection, creating work orders, tree pruning, young tree establishment program, watering and fertilizing trees on Town properties and Regional roads. Responsibilities include:, tree inspections, creating work orders(using CityWorks), auditing contractors and diagnosing trees in urban streets. The functions performed in this position are in accordance with established procedures and practices.

**Responsibilities**:

- Recommend changes to established methods for new ways of treating previously unknown tree disease and insect problems and propose new solutions to supervisors
- Diagnose insect and disease complaints on town street trees and make recommendations on appropriate treatment
- Perform inspections on trees and write work orders based on assessments
- Assist with the removal of dead trees; perform minor pruning with hand saw or pruning pole for residents
- Audit contractors working on tree maintenance and preventative maintenance programs
- Submit and maintain records regarding all activities including work orders, schedules, and student timesheets
- Use Town of Oakville tree management software (CityWorks), to data search and create word documents
- Schedule tree relocation or replacement and ensure safety of summer students
- Supervise part-time staff and instruct all support staff in the safe and efficient use, care and maintenance of all tools and equipment and arboricultural practices; audit work of contract services
- Performs maintenance on small stature and young trees and removal of woody invasive plants from the ground with specialized equipment including chainsaws, pole saws, brush saw and chipper
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- A Certificate or Diploma in Arboriculture or Forestry from a recognized institution and a certificate in the Trade of Arborist (Provincial designation and or be an ISA certified arborist) or an equivalent in education and experience.
- Chainsaw Safety Training
- Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of practical experience in urban forestry.
- Must possess mechanical aptitude an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Demonstrated effective communication, both oral and written, customer service skills
- Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties. Ability to work with limited supervision and to work as part of a team.
- Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s Licence Class G minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. **Note**: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
- Must be willing to work a 40-hour workweek in varying weather conditions and be available to work a rotating shift, including weekend shifts as required.
- Must be physically fit. Demonstrations of the foregoing qualifications may be required through written, oral and practical examinations.

**DATED**:February 16, 2024**:
**We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**:


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