Urban Forester - Haldimand County, Canada - Haldimand County

Haldimand County

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Human Resources Division, Haldimand County Administration Building

53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON N0A lE0

**_VACANCY POSTING
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_POSTING #: CUPE _

_Posting Period:
April , 2023__ _

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EMPLOYEE GROUP:
_CUPE Local 4700 (Haldimand)
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POSITION STATUS:
Permanent Full-Time _

_Hours worked per week: 40 hours/week__ _

_Position:
Urban Forester _

_Grade: 8 _

_Wage Range:
$ $ January 2023) _

_Department / Division:
Public Works Operations _

_/Facilities, Parks, Cemeteries and Forestry Operations _

_Location:
Haldimand County Administration Building, 53 _

_Thorburn Street South, Cayuga__ _

WE ARE HIRING
Located on the Niagara Peninsula in Southern Ontario, Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with diverse urban
and rural communities, an endless supply of four-season outdoor activities and an outstanding quality of life.
Our diverse team of responsive and dedicated professionals are committed to providing our citizens with high-quality
services making our County a great place to work and live.

We're currently looking for a Urban Forester assist our Forestry Operations team on its journey to successfully manage the
individual with strong communication skills and proven experience in delivering excellent customer service to its
stakeholders.***The County believes in encouraging our employees to contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference.
Joining our team opens the door to a rewarding career where the health and wellness of our employees, families, and
communities is vital to the success of our workplace. The municipality's dedication to work/life balance, wellness programs,
employee recognition programs, learning and development opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits are a few of the
reasons why you should join us today

If you want to become a leader in your field and take your career to new heights, let's talk and build something great

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Project Manager, Forestry, the incumbent will:

Assist in implementing the objectives of the County's Urban Forest Management Plan by conducting tree risk

assessments and overseeing tree planting, pruning and removal operations by contractors.

Provide prompt, professional customer service and collaborate with stakeholders to protect and improve the

County's urban forest.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Postsecondary education in arboriculture, forestry, urban forestry, or related discipline.
Certified and in good standing as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, Certified Arborist

Municipal Specialist, or Board Certified Master Arborist; Ministry of Colleges and Universities Certified Arborist or
Utility Arborist Journeyperson Class; Ontario Professional Forester Association (OPFA) Registered Professional
Forester or Associate Member.

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Human Resources Division, Haldimand County Administration Building

53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga ON N0A lE0

PLUS

Minimum three (3) years of related experience, preferably in a municipal setting.
Valid Ontario G driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) an asset.
Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer Certificate an asset.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

A professional and courteous manner and ability to provide excellent customer service.
Effective problemsolving skills and sound judgment to make optimal decisions with limited information.
Ability to efficiently prioritize work tasks.
Must possess initiative and the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
An understanding of the value of trees and the ability to explain the importance of trees to various stakeholders.
Detailed knowledge of arboricultural and urban forestry practices, activities, policy and legislation.
A working knowledge of current industry standards and practices as they pertain to the assessment, planting,

pruning, removal and stump grinding of trees.

Ability to identify tree species found in the Deciduous Forest region and ornamental urban tree species.
Knowledge and implementation of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and the work

environment as well as a basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Familiarity performing CVOR vehicle inspections is an asset.
Current First Aid and CPR required

COMPUTER EXPERTISE:

Level - The incumbent must possess a combination of intermediate and advanced computer skills scored at 65% or
higher for Outlook and at least one of Word / Excel / PowerPoint.

The incumbent must also possess:

An understanding and knowledge of digital/electronic forms.
Knowledge and understanding to develop quality reports, professionallooking presentations, publications and

develop complex spreadsheets for analysis or presentatio