Student, Forestry

**Job Req ID**:899**Department**:Horticulture and ForestryStudent, Forestry & Horticulture (Transportation Operations)

**Job Number**:899**Job Type**: Student
- **Temp Contract Length**: 3 months
- **Location**: 100 Maple Grove Rd - Regional Operations Centre
- **Job Category**: Transportation
- **Number of Positions**:1
- **Department**: Horticulture and Forestry
- **Division**: Transportation Services
- **Hours of Work**: 40
- **Union**: OTHER
- **Grade**: Student Grade 10
- **Salary Range**:
**Our Story**:

- Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.- This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.Duties/Responsibilities
- Identifies trees to species, especially native species and common horticultural varieties.
- Measures tree attributes (e.g., diameter, height, crown width).
- Evaluates tree health and condition with regard to roads operations and safety.
- Evaluates tree protection measures relative to construction and operations activities.
- Conducts tree assessment with regard to hazards and liabilities.
- Uses GPS to locate trees within Waterloo Region and to provide attribute values and descriptions.
- Develops and implements computerized inventory system for roadside trees in Waterloo Region.
- Determines presence/absence of common tree pests and diseases (e.g., Emerald Ash Borer).
- Develops and implements basic woodland inventory for Regional properties.
- Determines and locates property boundary lines using various resources. Assesses level and degree of invasive woodland species within woodlands.
- Use common forestry tools (e.g., laser rangefinder, calipers).
- Works outside to conduct field visits approximately 80% of the time and in a standard office approximately 20% of the time and. Exercises precautions when working in isolated environments (forests, woodlands), and in/around weather, dirt, dust, exhaust, odours, and traffic hazards. Range of movement is required (walking, bending, stooping). Regularly carries equipment weighing up to 20 lbs.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of general forestry and horticultural practices, tree identification, tree risk assessment, and invasive species through current enrolment in a Forestry Technician program.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, standards, regulations and legislation.
- Analytical, research, organizational, and problem solving skills to analyse inventory data and make recommendations and options for management.
- Ability to work independently.
- Communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with homeowners/residents about tree and forest management; provide technical guidance to contractors, consultants, and staff; and participate as an effective team member.
- Computer skills using software such as MS Office, Acrobat Reader, GIS software, and GPS programs.
- Must have a valid G driver's license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record to operate corporate vehicles.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.
- Please note
- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where an appropriate match exists i.e. full-time employee in Community Services taking part-time courses to become a caseworker is eligible for a summer student caseworker position.-
- Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact Service First Contact Centre at phone number 519-575-4400, or TTY number 519-575-4608 to request an alternate format.