Forestry Coordinator

City Of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mississauga seeks a Forestry Coordinator to manage urban forestry projects, ensuring effective delivery of services that enhance the community's natural heritage. Ideal candidates will possess strong forestry knowledge, project management skills, and effective communication abilities to engage with stakeholders.

Benefits

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in urban forestry.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing projects and contractors.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and execution of projects related to urban forestry.
• Ensure contractor performance aligns with contract specifications.
• Monitor contract budgets and provide regular updates to leadership.

Skills

Knowledge of urban forestry

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Post-secondary degree in urban forestry or related discipline

ISA Certified Arborist

Job description

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Forestry Coordinator

Req ID:26753
Vacancy Type: Temporary contract up to 2 years
Number of Positions:1
Closing Date:07/09/2025

Guided by our vision that together we will protect, enhance, restore, expand and connect Mississauga’s Natural Heritage System and Urban Forest to sustain a healthy community for present and future generations, the Forestry Section is a progressive and interdisciplinary team of professionals and experts that plans, sustains, and manages Mississauga’s trees, forests, and natural areas in an effective, efficient and equitable manner.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Forestry Resource Management, the successful candidate will directly support the initiation, planning, and execution of the Forestry and Natural Heritage Master Plan and its related policies, studies, and projects. They will also coordinate the planning and delivery of various operational and capital programs and projects on streets, parks, and City property that protect, enhance, restore, expand and connect Mississauga's urban forest.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, procurement, scheduling and monitoring of contractors, consultants, services, personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials to ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of operational and capital programs relating to the urban forest
• Coordinate all aspects of project lifecycle management, including initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects
• Provide direction to contractors and consultants
• Coordinate and administer the complete contract lifecycle, including preparation, procurement, execution, monitoring and closure
• Prepare effective specifications for contracts including analyzing bids and making recommendations
• Ensure contracts adhere to applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and requirements
• Ensure contractor performance aligns with contract specifications and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Monitor contract budgets, coordinate invoicing, track expenditures and provide regular updates to leadership, identifying potential cost overruns or discrepancies
• Ensure the timely delivery of quality customer service and resolutions to service requests, complaints, and inquiries from the public, elected officials, or other City staff
• Develop, prepare, and submit correspondence, reports, briefing notes, memoranda, and presentations for leadership
• Cultivate effective working relationships with internal and external partners, including members of Council and their staff, other departments, divisions, and sections, and members of the public
• Represent the Division at public meetings, committees of Council, inter-divisional, and inter-departmental meetings
• Participate and/or contribute to working groups, committees, task forces, and project teams

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in urban forestry, forestry, arboriculture, or related discipline
• Must be an ISA Certified Arborist
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) would be an asset
• 5 plus years of relevant experience in urban forestry
• Knowledge of urban forestry, arboriculture, and landscape construction principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience overseeing projects and contractors, including developing procurement documents, budget control, meeting deadlines and deliverables, contractor quality control, working with/on project teams and working groups
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with residents, stakeholders and elected officials effectively
• Sound knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, and policies (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act)
• Must hold a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License or higher with an acceptable driving record

Hourly Rate/Salary:$37.79 - $50.39
Hours of Work:40,5 days in office
Work Location:950 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga ON
Department/Division/Section:CMS/Community Services Dept,CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment,Forestry
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can alsocheck your application status in your candidate profile online.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of anyaccommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.