Urban Forestry Technologist – FT Temporary, up to 2-years

at  City of Peterborough

Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. Peterborough has it all – a multitude of recreational opportunities, a diverse industrial, commercial and agricultural base, quality health care and excellent schools – including two outstanding post-secondary institutions. Peterborough is just one hour from the Greater Toronto area.
Job Details
Inventory, inspect, and assess trees across Peterborough’s urban forest. Contribute to the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of urban forestry strategies, including plans, programs, bylaws, policies, and procedures. Support the research, analysis, and advancement of technical urban forestry methods and best practices. Collaborate with the Urban Forest Program Manager on various urban forestry initiatives, providing expertise, training, and public education to promote sustainable urban forest management.
Please Note: This is a temporary full-time contract, up to 2 years
(approximately February 2025 to February 2027).

Qualifications

• 3-year college diploma in Urban Forestry, Forestry, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in:
• Tree inspection and risk assessment.
• Reviewing, inspecting, and participating in tree planting and inventory.
• Certifications:
• ISA Certified Arborist (required).
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (required).
• ISA Municipal Specialist Certification (desirable).
• Current Pesticide License (Licensed Landscape Exterminator or equivalent) is an asset.
• Experience in municipal urban forestry and/or commercial environments is preferred.
• Significant understanding of arboriculture principles and practices related to urban forestry.
• Advanced knowledge of: Tree species, Soils, Pest and disease identification.
• Familiarity with municipal tree by-laws, provincial, and federal legislation, including Forestry Act & Invasive Species Act.
• Detailed knowledge of standards and practices, including:
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 Series.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Best Management Practices.
• Canadian Standards for Nursery Stock.
• Tools, equipment, and safe work practices in arboriculture.
• Proven ability to interpret drawings and plans related to tree management in development projects.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in using software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ESRI ArcGIS suite.

In addition, the incumbent must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position and have daily access to reliable transportation to carry out the requirements at work sites and meetings.
Salary
$70,980 - $74,510
Application Information
Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 25-T-09 on the file as well as in the subject line, no later than 4:00pm p.m. on February 9, 2025, to People & Culture Division, recruiting@peterborough.ca
City of Peterborough, People & Culture Division, City Hall, 500 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R9. Fax: (705) 742-7021
The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City’s goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People & Culture if you require an accommodation.
The personal information submitted for employment is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. We thank you for your application but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
www.peterborough.ca/jobs
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: $70,980.00-$74,510.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-02-0

Please refer the Job description for details