Technician, Forestry

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Peel Region seeks a Forestry Technician responsible for managing urban forestry assets. The role involves monitoring contractors, assessing tree health, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing various contracts. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and hold an ISA Arborist certification with a minimum of two years of experience. An Ontario G Driver's License is also required. The position offers a salary range of $33.21 to $44.28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in urban forestry.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation regarding Occupational Health and Safety.
• Must hold a valid Ontario G Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Completes tree assessments and generates work orders to mitigate hazards.
• Provides supervision and direction to contractors and staff.
• Conducts inspections to ensure compliance with Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Urban forestry knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Arboricultural tasks

Interpersonal skills

Tree maintenance experience

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in urban forestry, arboriculture, or related discipline

ISA Arborist/Tree Worker certification

Job description

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Req ID:27499
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions:2
Closing Date:01/02/2026

Job Summary

Responsible for providing technical expertise and support in the field and office to support the ongoing management of forestry assets. This includes responding to service requests, assessing the health and condition of forestry assets, determining and prioritizing any required work, monitoring and providing direction to contractors, and supporting contract management activities on streets, parks, and City property.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes tree assessments, resolves service requests, generates work orders to mitigate hazards, creates asset inspections, updates tree inventory.
• Responsible for administering multiple Forestry related contracts and related budget monitoring.
• Provides proactive communication to inform Councillors, Communications (311), Division Staff and City residents with consistent and concise information.
• Provides supervision, direction and assigns work orders to appropriate staff/contractors. Monitors daily work through site inspections and completes daily logs. Conducts final inspections to ensure work has been completed to required specifications.
• Performs necessary on-site inspections to confirm contractors/staff have required tools and equipment to complete work in a safe manner as per all relevant Health and Safety guidelines.
• Performs arboricultural tasks and assists the Forestry Maintenance and Operations team in organizing and planning work to be carried out
• Responds to internal and external client requests and inquiries relating to roadside vegetation (trees, shrubs and turf) and has the ability to identify site specific problems.
• Research property ownership using available software tools.
• Support the Supervisor(s) and/or Forestry Coordinator(s) with coordinating and administering the complete contract lifecycle, including preparation, procurement, execution, monitoring and closure.
• Provide input into the preparation of effective specifications for tree maintenance, tree planting, and/or vegetation management 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).
• Performs administrative work and record keeping, including inspection reports and daily logs.
• Maybe required to provide after-hours emergency response for tree-related incidents, including triaging and prioritizing work during major storms and critical events.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in urban forestry, forestry, arboriculture, or related discipline;
• Current ISA Arborist/Tree Worker or equivalent;
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) would be an asset;
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in urban forestry;
• Knowledge of urban forestry, arboriculture, and landscape construction principles and practices;
• Experience with tree planting and establishment, or tree maintenance, or boulevard vegetation management on streets, parks, and City property, on hardscape and softscape;
• 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 G Driver's License or higher with an acceptable driving record.

Hourly Rate/Salary:$ 33.21 - $ 44.28
Hours of Work:40
Work Location:950 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
Department/Division/Section:CMS/Community Services Dept,CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment,Forestry
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Accommodations
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