Seasonal Arborist

Job Type:
Contract

Department:
Operations

Hourly Wage:
$27.83

Close Date _(closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):_

March 30, 2025

Openings:
1

Position Summary

Major Job Responsibilities
- Lead various project teams in the field in implementing projects directly related to all urban forestry activity, such as: tree insect and disease suppression, tree removal programs, tree pruning programs, tree watering programs, tree risk mitigation, tree stake removals, mulching, brushing, cabling, stump grinding, tree planting, and woodlands tree maintenance
- Undertake woodlot and street tree management activities
- Working at height in accordance with Arborist Industry Safe Work Practices Guide Third Edition
- Implement assigned arboriculture work, including pruning, rigging, removals and cabling according to current policies and procedures and accepted industry practice(s)
- Operate specialized equipment such as: chippers, chain saws, stumper and standard tree climbing equipment where required in a safe and efficient manner
- Create and maintain records as required, including but not limited to, Urban Forestry site work safety plans (tailboards), traffic control plans (Book 7) and tree maintenance work records for all projects, daily
- Complies with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating procedures/guidelines and the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Department objectives
- Review / inspect both in-house and contractor forestry work as required by the Manager and/or Supervisor
- Provide budget recommendations to the Supervisor and / or Manager of Forestry as required

Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Urban Forestry, Arboriculture or Horticulture from an officially recognized university or college
- Two (2) years of directly related experience including the operation, routine maintenance, and safe use of industry related equipment
- Chipper and stump grinder training and knowledge

Certifications and Designations
- One (1) or more of The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certifications as a Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, Municipal Specialist, Tree Climber Specialist and or Aerial Lift Specialist, or qualified and willing to obtain conditionally within the first thee (3) months of employment
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) would be considered an asset
- DZ” Ontario Driver’s License would be considered an asset

Additional Skills
- Trained and experienced in tree ascending, descending and work aloft in trees, with or without spurs and including but not limited to chainsaw operation and rigging work while aloft
- Trained, experienced and capable of accomplishing aerial rescues in a timely manner
- Versed in Arborist Industry Safe Work Practices Guide Third Edition
- communication skills
- Book 7 traffic control training and knowledge
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
- Strong organizational, time management skills and problem solving abilities
- Ability to work in all kinds of weather and ability to lift heavy objects such as tree branches, chainsaws, trees for planting, etc.

About Milton

At the Town of Milton, we provide excellent and sustainable municipal services to foster a vibrant and inclusive community where residents thrive, businesses flourish and nature is cherished.

We are laying the groundwork for our vision for

Milton 2051

: a safe, diverse and welcoming community that respects its natural beauty and heritage, supports a range of neighbourhoods, sustains a strong and balanced economy, and offers outstanding opportunities to live, learn, work and play.