JOB DESCRIPTION

Student Assistant, Forestry, Facilities, Parks, Cemeteries & Forestry Operations
Posting #: CUPE-2025-25 (Repost)
Posting Period: September 10 – 23, 2025
Employer Group: CUPE Local 4700 (Haldimand)
Reporting to: Project Manager, Forestry Operations
Grade: Student 3
Wage Hourly: $23.22
Position Status: Temporary full-time]
Work Hours: Up to 40
Location: Cayuga, ON (Haldimand County Administration Building) with extensive travel throughout the County

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Project Manager of Forestry within the FPCFO division, the position of Student Assistant, Forestry will assist with the care and maintenance of Haldimand County’s rural and urban forest and the implementation of the Haldimand County Forest Strategy / Management Plan. Additionally, this position will collect field data related to urban forest inventory, tree risk assessments, basal area plots and woodland assessment plots

EDUCATION

• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary school in full-time studies, returning after work term.
• University or college education with a preference given to candidates that have completed a minimum of one year of studies in Arboriculture, Environmental Studies/Sciences, Forestry Technician, or Urban Forestry.
• Current First Aid/CPR Level C Certification is considered an asset.

EXPERIENCE

• Any prior related work experience including educational classes or projects are considered an asset.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Ability to accurately identify tree species found in the Deciduous Forest Region in Southern Ontario.
• Familiarity with basic urban forestry concepts and practices.
• Ability to work in a team environment, accept and follow verbal and written instructions, complete duties to an acceptable level of quality with minimal supervision and follow all Haldimand County Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Must be a motivated, hardworking individual able to complete tasks on time.
• Proven initiative and attention to detail.
• Must be able to follow directions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Technology Aptitude
• Demonstrated fundamental computer skills to perform basic tasks on various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and an awareness of best practices.
• Beginners knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

THE ROLE

Student Assistant, Forestry (Repost)
This is a temporary full-time role at Haldimand County, with an hourly compensation of $23.22.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to: