Natural Resources Worker - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job ID: 37029

Job Category:
Parks & Natural Resources

Division & Section:
Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR UF Urban Forestry

Work Location:
Various, please see below

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, Permanent and Temporary (approx. up to 7 months)

Hourly Rate:
$31.34

Hours & Shift Information:
Various (40 hours per week), please see below

Affiliation:
L416 Outside

Number of Positions Open: 8

Posting Period: 18-APR-2023 to 02-MAY-2023

Location and Shift Information:

Permanent positions (5)

Kipling Yard Avenue, 441 Kipling Ave
1 vacancy / Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm
Pharmacy Yard, 125 Pharmacy Ave / 4 vacancy / Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm

Temporary positions

Pharmacy Yard, 125 Pharmacy Ave
1 vacancy / Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm
Oriole Yard, 251 Esther Shiner Blvd 2 vacancy / Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm

Major Responsibilities:

Monitors natural areas and plantings; implements effective Plant Health Care management including weed control, mechanical cutting, pruning, mulching, water and prescribed burn preparation; performs inventories of plant material and keeps accurate records.
Operates various types of motor vehicles and mechanized forestry maintenance equipment.
Completes work reports including daily log sheets, tailboard meetings, pesticide use forms and inventories etc.
Responds to general natural resource questions from the general public.
Participates in community stewardship events including planting events and site tours.
May be required to direct other staff or volunteers.
Performs other related work as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

Diploma or certificate in Ecology, Forestry, Ecosystem Management or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in native/nonnative plant identification (common to the Toronto region), vegetation inventory and monitoring techniques.
Experience in forest management activities including tree planting and invasive vegetation management by physical or chemical methods.
Must possess a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and must qualify for the City's equipment operating permits and requirements and be able to maintain same.
Must possess an Ontario Pesticide License with a Forestry or Landscape Exterminator designation, but the Forestry designation is preferred.
Basic experience utilizing various office equipment or software such as Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook

You must also have:

Knowledge in the establishment and maintenance of native plant communities common to the Toronto region including planting techniques, weed control through chemical or physical methods and watering. Ability to interpret and implement work plans in order to complete assigned work programs.
Must be able to maintain good work relations with crew members.
Must be physically capable of performing required duties and be able to work in all weather conditions.
Must be willing to work in close proximity to poison ivy and in natural environments where they may be exposed to pollens and allergens.
Must be able and willing to work with chemical pesticides.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.

Learn more about the City's commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disability-related accommodation during the