Urban Forestry Technician II - ISA Certified

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Newmarket; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

York Region is seeking an experienced forestry professional to support the Urban and Regional Forest programs in Newmarket, Ontario. The role involves street planting, maintenance, and monitoring, plus technical support for invasive species and green infrastructure initiatives.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Forestry, you will implement planting programs, perform data collection and health assessments, and liaise with public and agencies. Immediate start for a 8-month replacement.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Community College Diploma in Resource Management, Arboriculture or related field.
• Minimum one year experience in urban forestry, arboriculture, or natural resources.
• ISA Certified Arborist credential is required.
• Experience with tree maintenance, pruning, forestry equipment, and related tasks.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's license.
• Knowledge of urban forestry/arboriculture principles and tree health concepts.
• Knowledge of tree biology and identification.
• Proficiency in MS Office and GIS.
• Ability to read and interpret road and development drawings.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and work in adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors regional tree planting programs with capital projects.
• Implements natural environment restoration and planting plans.
• Performs standardized data collection and analysis including street inventories and tree health assessments.
• Manages information data including section files and documentation.
• Liaises with government and non-government agencies, contractors, developers, and the public on technical and greening issues.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Performs other duties aligned with Branch and Department objectives.

Skills

ISA Certified Arborist

Tree maintenance

Pruning

MS Office

GIS

Reading drawings

Heavy lifting

Driver's license (G)

Education

Diploma in Resource Management/Arboriculture or related

Tools

MS Office

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

York Region is seeking an experienced forestry professional to support the Urban and Regional Forest programs in Newmarket, Ontario. The role involves street planting, maintenance, and monitoring, plus technical support for invasive species and green infrastructure initiatives.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Forestry, you will implement planting programs, perform data collection and health assessments, and liaise with public and agencies. Immediate start for a 8-month replacement.