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Regular Full-Time Forestry Crewperson
City of Oshawa —Oshawa, ON
Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, in good standing (minimum Class "DZ"), a driver’s abstract showing no demerit points, and the…
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Regular Full-Time Forestry Crewperson

City of Oshawa
Oshawa, ON

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Job details

Full-time
13 days ago

Skills

Post-secondary education
Urban forestry
Certified Arborist
Bucket truck
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Forestry or designate, perform forestry and other Parks division duties.

Responsibilities:

Climbing trees, using safety ropes, belts and spurs
Pruning and removal of all dead wood, branches overhanging buildings, sidewalks, streets
General arboricultural practices as assigned to maintain city trees
Planting of deciduous and coniferous plant material
Participating in Integrated Pest Management as required to maintain city trees
Operate equipment and tools required to perform forestry duties such as aerial bucket device, motorized chipper, stumpers, sprayers, power and hand saws, tractor with attachments, front end loader, hand and power pruners, shovels, etc.
Maintain good public and professional arboricultural relations with the general public and staff
Perform shop duties such as sharpening saws, minor repairs and cleaning of saws, tools and equipment
Direct assigned staff assisting in above activities in working procedure only
Complete appropriate work records and related paper work
Ensure work is performed in accordance with City of Oshawa Safe Work Performance and Quality Standards, and the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and provide input into the development and improvement of safety procedures
Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Two (2) year post-secondary diploma in Arboriculture or Urban Forestry, plus three (3) years of experience in all aspects of urban tree management or the equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
Must be an ISA Certified Arborist
Possess or be capable of obtaining a relevant Landscape Exterminator applicator licence
Possession of Chainsaw Operator’s certification and demonstrated proficiency in chainsaw operations
Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of aerial bucket truck experience
Possess or is willing to obtain a certificate in electrical safety awareness and/or utility line clearing proficiency
Must possess current Working at Heights training
Physically fit with a demonstrated ability to climb trees and work at heights using approved equipment
0-8 ton Crane Operators Certificate will be consider an asset
Able to lift and move heavy items, and capable of performing assigned work in accordance with provincial and municipal health and safety standards
Good understanding of arboriculture including all aspects of tree structure, identification and functions, soil, transplanting, fertilizer, pruning trees and treating wounds, pest and disease inspection and control
Willingness to accept responsibility and ability to work alone or with minimum supervision
Possess personal qualities of reliability and co-operation, sound judgement and initiative relating to the need for attendance to matters outside normal working hours
Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Good interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with the general public and colleagues
Possession and maintenance of a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, in good standing (minimum Class "DZ"), a driver’s abstract showing no demerit points, and the ability to pass the Corporation's tests for motor vehicle operation
Must be capable of obtaining a minimum Operator 2 internal licence
Must be able to serve on the summer and winter consolidated Call Board

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters check and an employment medical.

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