Arborist

milton; Milton; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

OMERS pension

Paid time off

Hybrid work options

Compressed work week

Discounts

Job summary

The Town of Milton is seeking a full-time Arborist to support urban forestry operations, reporting to the Supervisor, Operations - Forestry. This unionized role (IBEW Local 636) offers hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefit package.

You will perform tree maintenance, health assessments, and risk analyses, operate arial lifts and tools, mentor seasonal staff, and respond to public inquiries. Winter plow/salt duties may be required. Salary: hourly, with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Execute day to day activities related to urban forestry operations.
• Direct and coordinate day-to-day activities for summer and seasonal staff; ensure safety and proper equipment use.
• Perform skilled tree maintenance including pruning, rigging, fertilizing, and removal.
• Access tree canopies and work aloft with approved gear and techniques; operate equipment safely.
• Assess tree health and recommend treatments for pests, diseases, and defects.
• Conduct tree risk assessments and respond to hazardous situations, including after-hours emergencies.
• Operate specialized equipment (arials, woodchippers, chain saws, stump grinders) and support tree planting programs.
• Assist in developing urban forestry plans and advise on tree care and by-law requirements.
• Respond to public inquiries and service requests; maintain records; comply with health and safety practices.

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Hourly Wage: $40.37

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below): November 17, 2026

Openings: 1

Position Summary

About Milton

Join one of Ontario's fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.

Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment-one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

What We Offer?

• Hourly Rate: $40.37
• Benefits: Regular full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package, with all premiums paid by the Town, an Employee Assistance Program, top-up maternity/parental leave benefits and life insurance.
• Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan
• Paid time off, including vacation, incidental and volunteer days
• Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town's compressed work-week program (for eligible positions)
• For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton

Position Summary

The Department of Community Services, Facility, Operations & Environment Division is accepting applications for one (1) full time Arborist. This position reports to the Supervisor, Operations - Forestry. This is a unionized position, IBEW Local 636.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Execute day to day activities related to urban forestry operations
• Performs and assists in directing and coordinating day-to-day activities for summer and seasonal staff, instructs in the use of proper safety equipment, oversee the proper usage of tools and equipment, mentoring and updating arboriculture best practices.
• Perform skilled tree maintenance (ground and aloft) including pruning, rigging installation and inspection of tree supplemental support systems, fertilizing, and tree removal
• When required, accessing tree canopies (ascending, descending and working aloft and using a chain saw aloft) using only Town approved gear and equipment, and Town approve climbing techniques; plus conducting Arboriculture work while aloft.
• Assess tree health and recommend treatment for pests, diseases, and structural defects
• Conduct tree risk assessments and respond to hazardous tree situations, including after hours emergencies
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment such as arial lift devices, woodchippers, chain saws, stump grinders and standard tree climbing and tree rigging equipment where required in a safe and efficient manner. Assist in the implementation and oversight of municipal tree planting programs
• Assist in developing and maintaining an urban forestry and tree management plan.
• Advise staff and public on proper tree care, preservation, and by-law requirements
• Respond to and direct public inquiries and service requests
• During the winter, plow/salt and remove snow on various Town owned roadways, parking lots and facilities using shovels, dump trucks, tractors, loaders etc.; install, flood and maintain seasonal public ice rinks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Health and Safety, Customer Service

• Performs all duties in accordance with Ontario Health & Safety legislation and established policies & procedures
• Submits neat and complete written and electronic records including time sheets, maintenance history report forms and other records as directed
• Perform manual labour requiring lifting over 50 lbs.
• Follows equipment operating guidelines
• Ensures all PPE is utilized and worn as per requirements
• Perform pre and post audits of all equipment utilized
• Complete equipment work order forms as required
• Responds to customer inquiries according to established procedures and approved decision-making framework
• Maintains ongoing communication with internal staff and contractors to maintain a high level of efficiency and service
• Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines, Arborist Industry Safe Work Practices Guide Third Edition and the Occupational Health and Safet