Arborist 3

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

**Job ID**: 45720

**Job Category**:Parks & Natural Resources

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

**Work Location**:Various, please see below

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

**Hourly Rate**:$30.03 (NOTE: 2024 rate)

**Hours & Shift Information**: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm, 40 hours per week

**Affiliation**: L416 Outside

**Number of Positions Open**: 5

**Posting Period**: 27-Dec-2024 to 13-Jan-2025

**HR Contact**: Irish Faye Cruz, 416-338-7133

**Division Contact**: Robert Sutherland, 416-392-6629

**Location and Shift Information**:

- 2 Permanent position at Booth Yard, 50 Booth Avenue
- 2 Permanent positon at Rockcliffe Yard, 305 Rockcliffe Blvd.
- 1 Permanent position at Kipling Yard, 441 Kipling Avenue

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Performs work involved in the care and culture of trees
- Plants/transplants trees by both mechanical and hand methods
- Prunes and removes trees (not required to work at heights)
- Assists those working at heights in the handling of ropes or acting as a spotter, including work performed in proximity to energized conductors
- Drives/operates/inspects and ensures proper maintenance of various equipment including dump truck, aerial tower (from base), 8 ton crane, trailered hydro vacuum excavator, chipper, stumper, tractor/loader, chain saw, concrete saw, sawzall, motorized pole saw and other associated equipment and hand tools
- Handles/loads/chips brush and wood
- Performs tree pit/container maintenance
- Updates skills as required to meet trade standards and operational requirements

**Key Qualifications**:

- Experience in all types of arboricultural work including pruning, removal, stumping, and planting
- Experience in the care and safe operation of chain saws, brush chippers, and stumping machine
- Must possess an Infrastructure Health and Safety Association - Certificate for Electrical Safety awareness or equivalent
- Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class “D” Driver’s License with “Z” endorsement and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements

**You must also have**:

- Possession of, or the ability to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- Must be available to work shifts/weekends/overtime/on call duty
- Must update skills as required from time to time to meet trade standards and operational requirements
- Must have a working understanding of tree morphology, physiology, and dendrology of those tree species common to the Toronto area
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English
- Must be physically capable of performing required duties
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

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