Arborist Job at International Society of Arboriculture, Ontario, CA

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  • International Society of Arboriculture
  • Ontario, CA

Job Description

Arborist

Location: City of Richmond Hill
Salary: $37.23-$39.04/hr

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

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

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