Temporary Arborist (Contract up to 6 months)

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Forestry, the Arborist position is responsible for performing all tasks associated with the care and maintenance of municipally-owned street trees, trees along trails, within parks, cemeteries, open spaces and laneways.  Responsibilities include:  removals, pruning and felling trees; aerial inspections; the care and installation of mechanical tree support systems; tree planting and after care as well as stump grinding.  Technical rigging and proficiency tying knots and hitches is required.  The Arborist position will also operate aerial devices, brush chippers, stump grinders and other forestry-related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.  Regular hours of work are eight (8) hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. scheduled in advance, however hours and shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays.  At times unscheduled hours may also be necessary as this position is required to respond to emergency situations caused by wind storms, ice storms or other event(s).  Please note that overtime and on call response (on a regular rotation) is a requirement of the position.

Other duties include:

• Review work orders generated by Lead Hand, Forestry Technicians, Forestry Coordinator and/or Supervisor of Forestry and Horticulture
• Provide excellent external and internal customer service as it relates to this position
• Ensure safety, structural development and health of trees by utilizing hand, power, hydraulic tools and aerial devices
• Provide proper clearances above roads, sidewalks, traffic signs, streetlights, buildings and other trees
• Traffic control set up according to MTO Book 7
• Process and chip trees, brush  and material as required
• Inspect and assess equipment as per City procedures
• Complete work site safety tailboards, participate in job site safety briefings and implement  work zone safety procedures
• Prepare job site and assess trees on site before commencing work
• Attend to storm-damaged trees
• Assist in other operations as may be required by Parks Services

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a minimum two (2) year community college in a recognized Arboriculture/Urban Forestry program from Fleming, Humber or Algonquin College or equivalent post-secondary education OR Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) certification as an Arborist or Utility Arborist
  Minimum three (3) years current work experience in an urban forestry environment completing tree maintenance, pruning and removals aloft and from the ground.
•  A minimum of one (1) of these years includes the demonstrated proficient  use of approved manual climbing (open system rope access) techniques and safety equipment
• DZ Ontario driver’s license in good standing
• Certified Arborist or a certified tree worker from the International Society of Arboriculture in combination with a I.H.S.A. Utility Line Clearing Technician Utility Arborist course (or EUSA equivalent)
• Aerial Bucket Rescue and Fall Arrest training
• Working at Heights training
• Aerial Tree Rescue training
• Professional Chainsaw safety and cutting techniques certificate
• Proficiency utilizing computer applications including tree management software, Arc GIS/ Collector, Microsoft office suite
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work constructively both in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
  Physically fit and able to complete labour intensive work, including heavy lifting
• Successful applicants must obtain a current First Aid and CPR Level C certification prior to commencing employment
• As a condition of employment, candidates must submit a current Police Clearance Certificate (dated within the last three months)

WAGE/SALARY RANGE: $33.82 to $37.58 per hour (based on a 40 hour work week)

To apply on-line, please visit the City of Brantford website at https://brantford.ca/careers and click on Current Opportunities.

Closing date for applications: Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Information gathered relative to this position will only be used for candidate selection.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.  Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.