Forestry Inspector-C1177

City of London; London; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of London is seeking a Forestry Technician to support urban forestry activities, inspect trees, and maintain the city tree inventory. You will coordinate planting operations and review subdivision plans under supervision, applying ISA tools for risk assessment and ensuring compliance with city policies.

A two-year Forestry Technician diploma is required, with ISA certification, TRAQ, and a Class G license considered essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year College diploma in Forestry Technician, Arboriculture or Urban Forestry is required.
• Knowledge of soil components and testing methodology is an asset.
• GIS experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Reviews tree planting operations for subdivision plans and updates the City tree inventory.
• Performs tree inspections using ISA Tree Risk Assessment methods and coordinates on-site planting.
• Coordinates street tree planting, tender documents and contractor communications; ensures policy compliance.

Skills

Customer relations

Data entry

Spreadsheets

Education

Forestry Technician diploma

Tools

GIS

Job description

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London, Ontario is a growing and vibrant city. Our municipality is home to almost 500,000 residents, and welcomes all to live, work and play. Our employees take pride in working for a well-run city that offers exceptional amenities, services and programs for our residents. Londoners love our urban trails, outdoor parks and events, recreation programs and our thriving arts, music and culture scene!

The City of London has implemented the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) division with the mandate to create and sustain action-focused, positive, and lasting systemic change in the City of London so that race or membership in an equity-denied group does not predict one’s access to opportunities or ability to engage whole heartedly in the London community. To learn more about The City of London’s commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, visit the ARAO website .

Service Area: Environment and Infrastructure Division: Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management

Job Type: Full-Time Temporary (up to 2 years)

# of Openings: 2

Summary of Duties:

Reports to and carries out work under the direction of the Supervisor, Forestry Operations or designate. Reviews tree planting operations to be performed in new plans of subdivision. Reviews files, gathers data, communicates and performs contract administration. Makes recommendations for acceptance of plant material and release of securities held. Performs inspections for tree work orders, on trimming, removal and tree planting warranties. Enters and updates current data onto City of London Tree Inventory.

Work Performed:

• Performs tree inspections using current industry tree risk assessment methods and International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment forms.
• Performs woodlot perimeter and trail inspections for tree risk management, identifying hazard trees.
• Meets with City staff and contractors at pre-construction meeting to review City of London construction project requirements, review expected job performance requirements and tender document details. Monitors contracts in regard to tree-related items and tree protection.
• Provides contractor monitoring with communication and materials to be distributed on-site during contracts at time of planting.
• Provides on-site direction to the tree contractor with regards to tree trimming, removal and planting locations and species substitutions as required.
• Coordinates, reviews and administers street tree planting operations and City parks in accordance with City policies, procedures and guidelines in place, and in accordance with tender documents.
• Arranges for soil testing procedures and documentation of such to be carried out in each plan of subdivision prior to planting operations in accordance with City specifications.
• Tests for tree decay by analyzing data received through use of electronic testing equipment.Shows other staff how to use the testing equipment, as requested.
• Ensures compliance to City policies, procedures and guidelines with regards to street tree planting in new subdivisions.Incumbent will be required to document any failures on the part of the contractor to comply with City requirements.
• Summarizes and files completed tree planting data pertaining to each plan of subdivision.
• Updates tree inventory data on the City's computerized street tree inventory system.This may involve the use of a hand-held computer field tablet to capture data on-site.
• Confirms accuracy of invoicing received from contractors and forwards this documentation to Supervisor, Forestry Operations for processing.
• Performs other forestry operations related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a two-year College diploma as a Forestry Technician, in Arboriculture or Urban Forestry, or equivalent, is required.
• Knowledge of soil components and testing methodology an asset.
• Geographic Information Systems experience is an asset.

Experience:

Two years of previous related experience in forestry or aboriculture is required.

Specialized Training & Licenses:

• Valid International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist certification.
• Valid International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
• Valid Class G Driver's license required.

Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary:

• Ability to maintain good customer relations.
• Ability to use computerized equipment for data entry, and understanding of spreadsheets.

Compensation & Other Information:

$56,447 - $79,138 (Level 11)

This posting is for two (2) permanent full-time position being filled on a temporary full-time basis for up to 2 years.

(These positions are currently under review.)

Forestry Operations

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Onsite. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.

NOTE: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.

Urban Forestry

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.

NOTE: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.

Police Record Check:

The successful candidate will be required to complete aCriminal Record Check.

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