Urban Forestry Inspector: Tree Health & Contract Oversight

International Society of Arboriculture; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond Hill is seeking an Urban Forestry Inspector to support the health, safety, and growth of the municipal urban forest. You will respond to tree concerns, inspect health and risks, and support pruning, planting, and maintenance programs.

You will oversee contractors, manage service contracts, and ensure quality standards. The role includes updating the tree inventory, resident inquiries, and participating in the Urban Forest Working Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Diploma in Arboriculture or Urban Forestry or related discipline.
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.
• Commercial Land Exterminator License with Industrial.
• Forestry and Landscape Designation.
• Line Clearing Safety Awareness Certification.
• 5-7 years operational tree care experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect City-owned trees for health, hazards, pests, and storm damage.
• Conduct inspections under pruning programs and prioritize needs.
• Record findings in GIS/Maximo; generate work orders and update inventories.
• Coordinate and oversee contracted planting, pruning, and removals.
• Monitor budgets, prepare reports, and track KPIs.

Skills

Tree health assessment

Contracted services oversight

Budgeting & KPI tracking

GIS & data management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Public communications

Leadership & mentoring

Data analysis

CRM software

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in Arboriculture/Urban Forestry

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

Commercial Land Exterminator License

Forestry/ Landscape Designation

Line Clearing Safety Awareness Certification

Tools

GIS

Maximo

SAP

CRM software

Job description

City of Richmond Hill is seeking an Urban Forestry Inspector to support the health, safety, and growth of the municipal urban forest. You will respond to tree concerns, inspect health and risks, and support pruning, planting, and maintenance programs.

You will oversee contractors, manage service contracts, and ensure quality standards. The role includes updating the tree inventory, resident inquiries, and participating in the Urban Forest Working Group.