Supervisor Forestry Policy

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

**Job ID**: 38078

**Job Category**:Policy, Planning & Research

**Division & Section**:Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR UF Urban Forestry

**Work Location**:18 Dyas Rd, Toronto, M8Y 3K4

**Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Permanent & Temporary vacancies

**Salary**:$93,500.00 - $119,274.00

**Shift Information**: M-F 8:30-4:30 per week

**Affiliation**: Non-Union

**Number of Positions Open**: 2

**Posting Period**: 24-Jul-2023 to 08-Aug-2023

**Job Summary**:
To supervise the development and implementation of new urban forestry policies, by-laws, procedures and standards and/or the harmonization of existing policies and standards to improve efficiencies. Coordinates data management, data analysis and customer service.

The Policy and Planning unit of Urban Forestry in the Parks Forestry and Recreation Division is hiring two Supervisors; one permanent and one temporary, both reporting to the Manager, Forestry Policy and Planning. The Supervisor, Forestry Policy and Standards (permanent) will be responsible for, including but not limited to: policy and plan development, branch-wide coordination and writing of City Council reports, communications, the green infrastructure portfolio; research; and training. The Supervisor, Data Management (temporary) will be responsible for, including but not limited to: supervising the Tier II call centre; managing, reporting from, triaging, and maintaining from the work management system, coordinating and assisting all UF staff with use and licencing of branch-specific software; maintaining hardware inventory, data governance and asset management; and liaising with 311.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
- Develops, reviews, recommends and implements detailed plan. policies, guidelines, procedures, standards, specifications and by-laws to improve management practices within urban forestry, improve operating efficiency within operating districts, achieve harmonized service delivery city-wide, improve the health of the urban forest, protect the urban forest; improve public awareness and understanding of urban forests and forest management practices; and ensure compliance with Council, corporate and divisional directives. Assesses current practices and makes recommendations to improve operational efficiencies.
- Provide policy interpretation to all staff including senior management to ensure understanding, consistent implementation and manage the provision of Urban Forestry customer service and database management.
- Recommends to Manager the overall scheduling of district projects and maintenance operations.
- Supervises the day to day operations of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors, evaluates and maintains records concerning preventative maintenance programs and staff performance. Mentors and provides support to staff, approves salary increments, leads or participates in staff investigations, and takes disciplinary action when necessary. Supports the divisional and corporate Labour Relations units in the grievance process, mediation, arbitration and terminations.
- Investigates, documents, prepares and collects information, and testifies/reports to mediations, arbitrations, and law suits.
- Provides input into creation of annual budget utilizing information on operational requirements, staffing requirements, known pressures and required adjustments; administers assigned budget and ensures appropriate action is taken to control expenditures within approved budget limitations by analyzing financial data. Prepares operating impacts of capital through Capital Request submissions.
- Prepares and/or authorizes administrative forms such as DPO, purchase orders, work orders and timesheets.
- Ensures compliance and a thorough understanding of the Collective Agreements, corporate and divisional plans, strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines, and City by-laws.
- Participates in the design, implementation and utilization of performance measures for the branch.
- Provides project management support and leadership within the branch as a member of self-directed work team internally and externally including facility design and construction, as required.
- Responds to emergency and priority situations by anticipating problems, making decisions, deploying appropriate financial and human resources.
- Cultivates effective working relations, represents the division and consults with Members of Council and their staff, internal and external stakeholders, other divisions and members of the public on community and project committees, programs, services.
- Investigates internal/external complaints, where required, and implementing actions for satisfactory resolutions.
- Ensures high-quali



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