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    Arborist - Kitchener, ON, Canada - City of Kitchener

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    Description

    Arborist

    (Temporary Full Time for approximately 6 months)

    Competition Number



    Job Code

    5153

    Posting Date

    April 23, 2024

    Closing Date

    May 1, 2024 (at 6:00pm)

    Job Status

    Temporary Full-Time

    The City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.

    The City of Kitchener is WHERE you want to work Learn more about the top reasons to join us:

    Position Overview:

    The Arborist works collaboratively with other Forestry team members to perform year-round urban tree care using a variety of techniques and arboriculture equipment. This position performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and is involved in full cycle of tree care from planting pruning, maintenance and removals.

    Responsibilities:

    • Perform a variety of tasks in a team environment, related to tree care including but not limited to planting, pruning, and removing trees using various equipment/machinery and climbing techniques.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    Requirements:
    • Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
    • ISA certification in good standing or an ON certified Arborist.
    • Valid MTO "DZ" driver's license in good standing.
    • Must hold a Chainsaw Operator Certificate or License.
    • Experience in proper care and operation of Forestry related equipment including Chipper, Stumper, Chipper Truck and Aerial device.
    • Experience in climbing techniques and necessary apparatus (subject the testing).
    • Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
    The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

    We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at , or ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.

    We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

    Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":

    "The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.

    The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:

    1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.

    2. within the same Division in the case of students."

    Department

    Infrastructure Services

    Division

    Parks and Cemeteries

    Union Affiliation

    CUPE 68

    Number of Positions

    2

    Hours of Work

    40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

    Location

    Initial Location

    Kitchener Operations Facility

    City

    Kitchener

    Compensation

    Salary Range

    $ $38.51 per hour

    Grade/Band

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