- Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff that have responsibility for forest health care, oversees the operations of the Tree Nursery, Natural Resource Management and Forest Management programs, tree planting contracts: including the scheduling, assigning, and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests.
- Monitors and evaluates programs and staff performance, mentors, and provides support to staff, approves salary increments, hears grievances, processes accommodation requirements, participates in investigations and recommends disciplinary action when necessary. Supports the divisional and corporate Labour Relations units in the grievance process, mediation, arbitration, and terminations.
- Facilitates contract development and management for various services and products associated with the portfolio.
- Prepares Requests for Quotation, Requests for Proposal, Departmental Purchase Orders for goods and services, evaluates management solutions, evaluates tender documents, and makes recommendations for selection and council approval.
- Responsible for on-going strategic planning and development of city-wide service direction, functional standards, policies, and procedures, in consultation with other divisions, government agencies and community stakeholders.
- Supervises record keeping practices within the section to ensure accountability to division targets and to evaluate and report on the success of program specific practices.
- Studies, develops, and implements initiatives and recommends best management practices for the portfolio to ensure compliance with Council, corporate and Divisional directives. Assesses current practices and makes recommendations to improve operational efficiencies.
- Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality, fiscal accountability and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
- Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations, and that variances are identified as required for periodic reports.
- Participates in the design, implementation, and utilization of performance measures for the Branch.
- Supervises the administration of contracts and accounts associated with the assigned portfolio, which may include capital accounts, operating accounts, budgets associated with funds from other City Divisions (i.e., Transportation, Urban Design), funds resulting from grants and/or special projects.
- Communicates with staff across the Division to ensure consistency in delivery of service.
- Provides project management support and leadership for projects with external agencies (e.g., TRCA, CFIA) or other city divisions, in co-operation with other groups within the Urban Forestry Section.
- Represents the Unit, Section and/or Division at meetings, inter-agency, and inter-divisional meetings and on committees and working groups.
- Acts as a Supervisor under the definitions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and ensures that adequate training, safety equipment and safe work procedures are in place to develop a strong culture of Health and Safety and minimize any Health and Safety issues.
- Develops briefing notes and reports for presentation to senior management, standing committees, partners, and Council for strategic decision making; prepares and submits correspondence to the Manager, Director, General Manager, various standing committees.
- Recruits, creates interviews, written and practical assessments, revises postings, creates evaluation criteria; conducts testing, marking and interviews for permanent, temporary full time and part time job competitions.
- Ensures the maintenance of fleet and small equipment inventories and coordinates fleet replacement program for Unit within the branch.
- Performs other related duties assigned.
- Experience in the urban forestry profession, including project coordination and policy development/implementation.
- Experience in dealing with all elements of urban forest planning and management including experience working with management of natural urban forest systems, nursery stock handling, tree planting techniques and standards, invasive plant management using mechanical and chemical practices, forest restoration silvicultural practices, inventory and monitoring of plant communities.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry, Ecology, or related discipline, combined with related work experience in tree planting and/or natural resource management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience supervising and leading multidisciplinary teams; unionized staff and handling grievances.
- Experience in writing and managing contracts related to tree planting programs and/or natural area management.
- Experience working with urban forestry databases/systems and proficiency in the use of corporate applications such as MS Office.
- Ability to prepare, interpret and implement work plans (i.e., planting plans), in order to identify an appropriate schedule and work programs, identifying native plants and plant communities of Southern Ontario, for planting and restoring natural forest systems and understanding of characteristics of tree growth in specific environments.
- Must possess a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" driver's license and ability to obtain a City Driver's permit.
- One (1) of the vacancies will require possession of a current Ontario Pesticide Licence with a Landscape Exterminator and/or Forestry designation, although the Forestry designation is preferred.
- Effective administrative, planning, human resources, labour relations and financial management skills.
- Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and manage projects and initiatives.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff, the public, contractors, and suppliers and to negotiate and analyse solutions or resolve conflicts.
- Working knowledge of government legislation in Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Collective Agreements and related Labour Legislation.
supervisor tree nursery natural res mgmt - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto
Description
Job ID: 43816
Job Category: Parks & Natural Resources
Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR UF Urban Forestry
Work Location: 18 Dyas Rd, Toronto, M8Y 3K4 and 355 Lesmill Road M3B 2W8
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancies
Salary: $93,500 - $119,274, TM1487, Wage Grade 6.5
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 25-Mar-2024 to 08-April-2024
Overview:
Reporting to the Manager Urban Forest Renewal or the Manager Forest & Natural Area Management; this position supervises Forest Health Care programs, Urban Forestry contracted tree planting programs, Tree Nursery and Natural Resource Management, and Forest Management programs.
Major Responsibilities:
The primary functions associated with this position include but are not limited to the following:
Key Qualifications:
Note To Current City of Toronto Employees
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