Job Number: 55248
Are you passionate about the care and management of the urban forest?
The City of Edmonton is looking for a dedicated and collaborative professional to join our Parks and Urban Forestry team. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining the health, and resilience of our city's magnificent tree canopy, ensuring it remains a vibrant, valuable asset for everyone in our community.
As an Inventory and Assessment Urban Forester, your primary objective is to manage the accuracy, assessment, and updating of the City's Open Space and Boulevard Tree Inventory, which includes approximately 400,000 trees as well as an inventory of vulnerable species on private property. You will serve as a crucial technical expert, bridging the gap between daily field operations and long-term strategic management. A key component of your role involves providing hands-on training, development, and ongoing mentorship to seasonal field staff to ensure high technical precision in data collection. You will also collaborate cross-functionally with various internal teams and external community partners to protect our urban forest from threats including climate change, pests and disease. Ultimately, your work ensures that data-driven insights optimize our forestry maintenance plans and safeguard our shared natural infrastructure.
What will you do?
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Training & Mentorship: Lead the orientation, training, and daily workflow of Landscape Technician I staff, supporting their development in skilled tree assessments and spatial data tools
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Data Quality Assurance: Perform in-field audits, weekly spot checks, and data validations to maintain the high technical integrity of our spatial inventory databases
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Tree Mortality Monitoring: Investigate tree mortality by performing field diagnostic tests, assessing environmental stressors, and inspecting for biotic factors like pests or diseases
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Notification Management: Manage incoming inquiries regarding tree health and ownership disputes, mapping boundaries, and escalating public safety hazards to qualified arborists
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with pruning leaders, project foresters, planting leaders, and inspectors to ensure the inventory reflects real-time field data, property lines, and newly planted trees
Qualifications:
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Completion of a two-year Technical Diploma in Urban Forestry, GIS, or a related field, OR an undergraduate degree in Urban Forestry or a related field
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A minimum of 5 years of practical experience in Urban Forestry or a closely related field
Assets:
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International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification is considered a strong asset
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Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) is considered a strong asset
Skills required for success:
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Strong GIS mapping abilities and experience utilizing mobile data applications (e.g., TreeKeeper or Field Maps)
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Advanced tree identification skills, including the ability to identify species during dormant seasons
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Excellent customer service and communication skills for navigating community interactions and resolving inquiries
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Strong time management and workplan routing skills to efficiently meet seasonal performance metrics
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while guiding a collaborative team environment
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Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
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Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
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Applicants may be tested
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Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
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Successful candidates must arrange their own transportation, to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
Work Environment:
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This role involves a dynamic mix of indoor administrative work and extensive outdoor field operations
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You will be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions, precipitation, and extreme temperatures, requiring the frequent use of standard protective equipment like safety footwear and high-visibility gear
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Regular driving throughout the city in traffic and construction zones is required to perform field audits and assessments
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits
Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $41.177 - $51.444 (Hourly); $85,977.580 - $107,415.070 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: AG/SO
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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Classification Title: Landscape Technician II
Posting Date: May 21, 2026
Closing Date: June 04, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : CSU 52
Department: Parks and Roads Services
Work Location(s): Westwood Central Service Yard, 12304 - 107 St Edmonton T5G 2S7
