ARBORIST 2

Job ID: 47503

Job Category: Parks & Natural Resources

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

Work Location: Various, please see below.

Job Type & Duration: Permanent, Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $32.47

Hours & Shift Information: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm. For locations, see chart below.

Affiliation: L416 Outside

Number of Positions Open: 7

Posting Period: 10-FEB-2025 to 03-MAR-2025

Location & Vacancy Information: 

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs work involved in the care and culture of trees

• Plants/transplants trees by both mechanical and hand methods

• Works at various heights, including work in proximity to energized conductors, performing tree maintenance and tree removal, using aerial device and manual climbing using approved climbing and safety equipment and techniques

• Assists those working at heights in the handling of ropes or acting as a spotter

• Drives/operates/inspects and ensures proper maintenance of various equipment, including but not limited to: dump truck, aerial tower, crane truck (under 7200 kg), chipper, sprayer, stump cutter, tractor/loader, backhoe, chain saw, motorized pole saw and other associated equipment and hand tools

• Handles/loads/chips brush and wood

• Liaises with the public to address work site issues

• May be required to complete general tree maintenance inspections

• May be required to provide work direction and training to other staff and carries out duties that meet Health & Safety standards in a safe and responsible manner

• Directs traffic in association with a worksite

• Performs other related work as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Your resume must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Must be able to pass the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association Certificate Course for Safety In Line Clearing Operations which will be provided by the City of Toronto which must be obtained within 6 months.

2. Considerable experience in all types of arboricultural work including pruning, removal, cabling and bracing, stumping, planting and fertilizing.

3. Experience in the care and safe operation of chain saws, motorized pole saws, brush chippers, truck mounted cranes (under 7200 kg), stump cutters, aerial towers and associated equipment and hand tools.

4. Experience climbing trees and operating aerial towers, using approved equipment and safety procedures when working at various heights, including work in the vicinity of energized conductors.

5. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario "D" Driver's License with "Z" endorsement, and qualify for the City's equipment operating permit requirements.

6. Must be familiar with all applicable legislation and industry standards, including but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (and associated regulations), the Highway Traffic Act, and Arborist Safe Work Practices Guide as they apply to this work.

You must also have:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to perform aerial rescue.

• Must have a good working understanding of tree morphology, physiology and dendrology of those tree species common to the Toronto area.

• May be required to work shifts and weekends.

• Must update skills as required from time to time to meet trade standards and operational requirements.

• Ability to maintain records of work.

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

• Must be physically capable of performing required duties.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

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