Urban Forestry Planner-C1443

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Service Area: Environment and Infrastructure

Division: Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

# of Openings: 1

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Manager, Urban Forestry, the incumbent contributes to the City’s overall environmental planning strategy through the development of plans and city-wide policies to enhance forest health and leaf cover. Ensures the sustainability of the urban forest through forestry management planning which promotes the preservation, restoration and enhancement of the multi-billion dollar forest asset and maintaining the “Forest City” identity.

Work Performed:

• Participates in the development of Official Plan policies and supporting strategies, by-laws and standards.
• Responsible for the development of the strategic Urban Forest Management Plan and 5-year program plans and assists in the development of associated budgets (UFMP) and implementation of the UFMP.
• With minimal supervision, conducts and manages major studies, research and projects related to immediate and long-term urban forestry planning, policy development, operational practices and program management. Responsible for development of RFQ’s and RFP’s related to urban forestry projects.Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Provides input into the procurement and management of urban lands, as it relates to the Woodland Acquisition Program.Assists in the appraisal, evaluation and certification of urban forests.
• Responsible for the development of forestry plans and assists in the development of Master Plans for selected City-owned woodlands. Provides support for and implements restoration projects that support protection and improvement of forest resources and the Natural Heritage Strategy.
• Develops, recommends and coordinates implementation of urban forestry policies, standards, by-laws, guidelines and best management practices in order to protect and enhance forest health and leaf cover and manage risk of hazardous trees.
• Provides specialized advice on the interpretation and application of forestry-related policies, standards, practices and procedures of the Division.
• Reviews, processes and evaluates applications such as, but not limited to, Official Plan amendment, zoning and subdivision to ensure compliance with city-wide forest policies; negotiates with and coordinates input from developers or consultants, other Departments, Boards and Commissions, provincial and federal agencies, and the general public on the details of planning and development proposals or amendments.
• Works jointly with other City Departments in planning and operational initiatives (such as place making and capital projects) to protect, enhance forest health and leaf cover and manage risk of hazardous trees.
• Develops standards and guidelines for and provides urban forestry related input for Environmental Assessments (EAs).
• Plans and directs implementation of forestry-related by-laws for city and private property ensuring that standard processes, clauses and conditions of approval are used consistently in permitting and managing administration associated with the by-laws. Authorizes permits under the forestry-related by-laws.

• Develops forest health policies, programs and management plans with Provincial and Federal agencies and ministries to ensure a coordinated approach to forestry issues and supports the delivery of control programs in cooperation with other Divisions and agencies.
• Ensures that the forest classification, inventory, mapping and computerized management information systems are current, accurate and updated or revised as required to meet the business needs.
• Provides advice and information to the public about for