Student - Urban Forestry

2 days ago


Thunder Bay, Canada City of Thunder Bay Full time

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**Job Description**:
***:Under the general supervision of the Supervisor - Forestry & Horticulture, the Urban Forestry Summer Student is responsible for assisting with tasks related to the Urban Forest Management Plan.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Will provide support for tree planting operations
- Will participate with ash tree injections using approved pesticides to control EAB in selected trees across the City.
- Will participate in data collection for City tree inventory and other such duties as assigned.
- Will assist in monitoring tree plant activities, home owner site visits and minor maintenance of the Urban Forest.
- Will assist in obtaining locates for underground utilities.
- Will participate in community planting initiatives and act as a source of information to the public regarding the importance of the Urban Forest and other programs that are offered by the City in regards to the Urban Forest and other general inquiries.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education/Experience**:

- Must be a student enrolled in a natural resources program at a college or university.

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Must be able to read, write & understand English
- Must be highly motivated, work well in a team environment
- Must be able to work with mínimal supervision
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and current related software (Word and Excel)
- Must be able to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner
- Must be able to communicate effectively with other Civic Departments and suppliers
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class "G" Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
- Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
- Must be physically fit to perform field duties that involve lifting, standing/walking on a constant basis, squatting/kneeling on a frequent basis

**Assets**:

- A valid Ontario Exterminators License, Landscape Module

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
- Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
- May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)

**General Information**:
**ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE**: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks

**ACCOMMODATION**: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

**PRIVACY**:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

**If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full-time/part-time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution.**You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.



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