Arborist

Posting Id – 3184
Department – Community Services
Division – Public Works Operations
Section – Urban Forestry Natural Environment Horticulture
Shift – Monday to Friday
Job Grade – CUPE Grade 04
Employee Group – CUPE
Rate of Pay – $36.15 – $37.90

Job Type – Permanent Full Time
Posting Date – 02/16/2026
Application Deadline – 03/13/2026

Position Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor, Urban Forestry, the Arborist will assist the Urban Forestry team in performing various arboricultural tasks in a municipal setting, while keeping staff and public safety a top priority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
– Maintain, prune, plant and remove municipal trees in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, – City policies and procedures and industry Arboriculture best practices
– Identify various woody plants, knowledgeable of the basic principles of plant function, arboricultural science, techniques and plant health care
– Understand and document work orders while delivering excellent customer service
– Participate in winter standby to assist with snow removal and help other sections, as required
– May be requested to respond to emergency situations after normal working hours
– Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience
– Diploma in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry or related discipline is required
– Candidates with a college certificate in arboriculture, urban forestry, or a related discipline may also be considered
– IHSA Line Clearing Safety Awareness Certificate is required
– Commercial Land Exterminator License with Industrial, Forestry and Landscape designations is required
– International Society of Arboriculture Tree Climber Certification is an asset
– Minimum 2 years’ urban forestry experience

Required Skills/Knowledge
– Competent tree climbing skills
– Able to operate urban forestry equipment
– Demonstrated ability to safely work and oversee staff in aloft using both mechanical and rope and saddle techniques
– Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
– Physically able to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions
– Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and the public and work well with minimum supervision
– Good communication skills
– Ontario Class “DZ” Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
– Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
– Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
– Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
– Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
– Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
– Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
– Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
– Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies
– Demonstrates personal leadership
– Builds people and culture
– Cultivates open communication
– Shapes the future
– Navigates and leads through complexity and change