Parks Arborist I

City of Brampton; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a seasonal role as a Parks Arborist I, where you will play a crucial part in maintaining the urban forest. This position involves inspecting, trimming, and caring for trees while ensuring safety and compliance with guidelines. You’ll operate various tools and equipment, respond to public inquiries, and assist in tree planting operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid model, balancing on-site and remote tasks. If you're passionate about urban forestry and enjoy hands-on work in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus up to one year in Urban Tree Maintenance required.
• 2-4 years experience in urban forestry with tree climbing experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inspect the City’s urban forest, including trimming and pruning trees.
• Operate equipment safely and respond to emergency tree concerns.

Skills

Tree Climbing

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduation

Urban Tree Maintenance Program

Tools

Aerial Truck

Brush Chipper

Power Tools

GIS Software

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Parks Arborist I

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 6

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Seasonal, Temporary 6-months

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours

LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of Norton Place Park Community

HOURLY RATE: $33.28 per hour

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: December 09, 2024

CLOSING DATE: July 1, 2025

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Foreperson, Urban Forestry, provide care and maintenance to the City’s urban forest. Inspects, trims and prunes trees; identifies and diagnoses treatment for diseased/damaged trees. Operates equipment/tools; ensures safety in operations.

• Efficiently carry out pruning or removal of trees, ensuring the safety of climber and ground crew. Ascends tree using rope and safety saddle, lifelines or aerial bucket truck as needed. Attaches lines to affected limb or wood, cuts and lowers limb/wood working in conjunction with assigned crew and equipment, i.e. crane, and truck. Chips and cuts fallen trees.
• Tree maintenance in the vicinity of hydro wires and compliance with all procedures and guidelines.
• Operates aerial truck with hydraulic lifting device, inspect the site for access and positioning of the truck.
• Operates 5-ton dump truck, brush chipper, and a variety of power tools. Ensures all equipment is safely maintained and operated, checks on a daily basis and performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Respond to emergency tree concerns at any time – this could include clearing storm damaged trees in inclement weather or poor lighting.
• Respond to public complaints about a tree.
• Inspecting properties to determine ownership of trees with the use of GIS.
• Provide care and maintenance of all City trees.
• Performs tree surgery under the direction of Arborist II (i.e. pruning, bracing, clearing and marking work-site for public safety. Responds to emergencies including on a yearly call-out basis, to perform tree surgery, remove trees, etc.).
• Assists the Exterminator in spraying and feeding operations; mixing, applying chemicals, etc.
• Assists in tree planting operations, operating trucks and equipment to plant, stake and tie trees.
• Responds to complaints and investigates accident reports regarding damage to City trees.
• Directs crew (part-time and seasonal staff) in the pruning of street trees and small surgery, with minimal supervision.
• Responsible for the visual inspection and cleaning of all tools.
• Performs snow removal duties, including sanding.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of up to one year in Urban Tree Maintenance or equivalent.
• Over two (2) years and up to and including four (4) years of experience in an urban forestry environment with proven tree climbing experience.
• Safety & Awareness for Line Clearing Certificate from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA).
• Valid non-probationary Ontario class DZ driver’s licence.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by July 01, 2025 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] or 905.874.2150 with your accommodation needs, quoting the job opening ID#, job title.