ARBORIST 3

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Toronto is seeking skilled individuals for arboricultural work, including tree planting and maintenance. The ideal candidates have experience in all aspects of tree care and must possess necessary certifications. A valid Ontario Class D driver's license with Z endorsement is mandatory. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and requires physical capability to work in diverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in pruning, removal, stumping, and planting trees.
• Understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Arborist Safe Work Practices.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Care and culture of trees.
• Operate and maintain various equipment.
• Assist in tree planting and transplanting.

Skills

Arboricultural work experience

Safe operation of chainsaws

First Aid and CPR certification

Communication skills in English

Knowledge of tree morphology

Education

Valid Class D Driver's License with Z endorsement

Tools

Chainsaw

Brush chipper

Stumping machine

Job description

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• Job ID: 45769
• Job Category: Parks & Natural Resources
• Work Location: Various, please see below
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time Permanent Vacancy
• Hourly Rate: $31.22
• Hours & Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm, 40 hours per week
• Number of Positions Open: 5
• Posting Period: 29-Jul-2025 to 29-Aug-2025
• Location and Shift Information:
• 1 Permanent position at Booth Yard, 50 Booth Avenue
• 2 Permanent positions at Rockcliffe Yard, 305 Rockcliffe Blvd
• 2 Permanent positions 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:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• 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
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Arborist Safe Work Practices, and other applicable legislation and industry standards that apply to this work
• 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

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