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Arborist
City of Kawartha Lakes —Kawartha Lakes, ON
- $29.82 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
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Arborist

City of Kawartha Lakes -
Kawartha Lakes, ON

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Job details

Full-time
$29.82 an hour
20 hours ago

Qualifications

Air Brake Endorsement
CPR Certification
Post-secondary education
Microsoft Office
First Aid Certification
Certified Arborist
Bucket truck
Time management

Full job description

Job Brief

This position is responsible for performing various activities related to urban forestry/arboriculture such as basic tree assessment, planting, pruning and removals on City properties, trails and forested lands.

Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

Union:

CUPE 855 Outside

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

17/06/2026

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

Wage $29.82/hour (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Forestry and Horticulture

Department Community Services

Location City of Kawartha Lakes

Hours Full Time, Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week

Other This is a current vacancy. Travel throughout City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements and work locations. Work in all weather conditions. Able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently and/or 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects. Willing to work varied hours: day, afternoon, evening and weekend hours

Essential Duties

Specific to this role:

Perform basic tree inspections when required using the knowledge of tree species biology related growth and cultural requirements to maintain healthy specimens
Assist in the monitoring of trees for identification of tree pests, diseases and potential hazards
Prune or remove damaged, diseased, dying/dead or interfering trees, in accordance with City of Kawartha Lakes policies and procedures, International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Best Management Practices and ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards
Prepare grounds and planting sites; plant specimens using the proper planting techniques based on the tree genus and site conditions; record arboriculture data, fertilizer application data, tree and shrub inventory and prepare written reports, as required
Operate aerial bucket truck, stumper grinders, chainsaws, chippers and tractors; inspect the site for access and positioning of equipment
Coordinate work with necessary utilities, tree contractors and notify appropriate agencies for road closures

As a member of the professional team:

Administer procedures and recommend solutions to challenges, or process improvements
Respond to customer service concerns, investigating, problem solving and responding within defined processes and advancing to the attention of the supervisor and/or manager, as appropriate
Work collaboratively with others to deliver the outcomes as defined; report any challenges to the supervisor
Maintain documentation, databases and corporate records in accordance with policy and divisional practice; consider legislative municipal requirements such as the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA)
Provide data to allow reporting and decision making
Procure services and goods as authorized by the supervisor
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma in Urban Forestry, Arboriculture or a related field
Minimum two (2) years of progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s Licence with “Z” endorsement or the ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification as a Certified Arborist
Possess Chipper and Chainsaw Safety Awareness Training Certification along with a valid Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) Line Clearing Technician certificate
First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
Demonstrated knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and other relevant legislation, including relevant traffic control procedures Book 7 Training
Demonstrated ability to climb/work in trees, proficient in the use of aerial bucket trucks, assess safety hazards and conduct tree rescue and emergency procedures
Demonstrated knowledge of local native and introduced tree species including identification, growth habits and pest problems
Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Possess and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and personal attributes as described in the key performance competencies outlined below
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications, the internet and any other related software
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required

Working Conditions

Normal working hours are 40 hours per week
Must be willing to work varied hours: day, afternoon, evening and weekend hours
Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements and work locations may vary
Work in all weather conditions, including prolonged periods of heat, rain or snow, while maintaining safe work practices
Ability to exert up to 44.4 kg (100 lbs) of force occasionally, and/or up to 22.2 kg (50 lbs) of force frequently, and/or up to 8.9 (20 lbs) of force constantly to move objects

Confidentiality

All employees of the City of Kawartha Lakes are required to sign and abide by the Employee Confidentiality Statement and the Code of Conduct and Ethics Value Statement of Commitment.

Accommodation

Accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other Federal or Provincial legislation.

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

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