Landscape Technician I, Urban Forestry
3 months ago
**Job Number**:50674**
The Community Forestry team is focused on providing educational and engaging opportunities for Edmontonians to learn more about the benefits of the urban forest and to take part in stewardship activities and planting opportunities. This team also oversees the GIS tree inventory and condition assessment of Edmonton’s open space and boulevard tree inventory.
As an advocate of the urban forest and member of the Community Forestry team, you will perform a mix of the following:
- Collect data in the field, including tree measurements and assessments, required for potential projects that take place around trees
- Assess tree condition and collect data on City trees in GIS software
- Review landscape drawings and maps to determine tree ownership
- Ensure compliance with safety and ENVISO requirements
- Respond to public complaints or inquiries, orally or in writing
- Assist with creating educational and engaging content for social media posts, webpages, and workshops
- Assist with delivering educational presentations to a wide variety of demographics to promote the benefits of the urban forest
- Assist with facilitating community-driven planting programs
- Assist with the annual tree health and inventory assessment of boulevard and open space trees
- Perform related work, as required
**Qualifications**:
- Completion of a 2 year technology diploma with an arboricultural emphasis or a related field, including the ability to identify and assess local tree species
- At least 2 years’ experience in the landscaping industry
**Assets**:
- Knowledge and experience using GIS software, such as AEGIS (ArcGIS) or SLIM
- International Society of Arboriculture Certification
- Possession of Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- Experience in landscape construction, nursery, natural areas management and/or tree care
- Experience in contract supervision
- Knowledge of landscape construction procedures
- Experience coordinating and inspecting contractor work
- Knowledge of SAP
**Skills required for success**:
- Knowledge of arboricultural techniques and practices
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively deal with the public
- Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish priorities and effectively multitask
- Ability to perform light to medium manual labour, such as carrying mínimal equipment to and from various worksite and walking for several hours of the day
- Proficiency in using Google Applications, such as Google Documents, Google Sheets and Google Meets
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
**Conditions of Employment**:
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
**Work Environment**:
- Some weekend and evening work may be required
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
**_ Up to 3 temporary full-time position for up to 11 months_**
**Hours of Work**: 40 hours per week
**Salary Range**: $32.424 - $40.727 (Hourly); 67,701.310 - $85, 037.980 (Annually)
**Talent Acquisition Consultant**: AM/JR
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**Classification Title**: Landscape Technician I
**Posting Date**: Sep 16, 2024
**Closing Date**: Sept 30, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
**Number of Openings (up to)**: 3 - Temporary Full-time
**Union**: CSU 52
**Department**: Parks and Roads Services
**Work Location(s)**: Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)
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