ARBORIST 2

City of Toronto • $83K *

Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person

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Qualifications

444A/B Arborist/Utility Arborist Designation or equivalent experience
Must complete Infrastructure Health and Safety Association Course within 6 months
Extensive experience in pruning, removal, and tree maintenance
Skilled in the operation of chain saws, chippers, and aerial towers
Experience with climbing techniques and safe work near energized conductors
Valid Province of Ontario 'D' Driver's License with 'Z' endorsement
Familiarity with relevant health and safety legislation

Responsibilities

Care for and maintain trees across various locations
Plant and transplant trees using mechanical and hand methods
Participate in safety planning and address issues with the Leadhand Arborist
Operate at heights and manage tree maintenance in diverse weather
Ensure compliance with safety policies and report deficiencies
Assist with technical tasks such as handling ropes and equipment
Drive and maintain various heavy equipment and tools
Manage public concerns regarding tree maintenance and service

Benefits

Full-time position with permanent and temporary opportunities
Possibility to work at multiple locations across Toronto
Comprehensive health and safety training provided
Opportunity to develop skills in tree care and maintenance
Engagement with the community through customer service initiatives

Full Job Description

Job ID: 66540
Job Category: Parks & Natural Resources
Division & Section: Environment, Climate & Forestry, Urban Forestry Operations
Work Location: Various, please see below
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, 8 Permanent, 4 Temporary
Hourly Rate: $40.32
Hours & Shift Information: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 7:00a,-3:00pm. For locations, see chart below.
Affiliation: L416 Outside
Selection Process: Senior Qualified. A Candidate List will be established. For applicability and duration, see below.
Number of Positions Open: 12
Posting Period: 04-Sept-2026 to 21-Sept-2026
Location and Shift Information:

# of Permanent VacanciesLocation3Emery Yard - 27 Toryork Dr, Toronto1Birchmount Park Yard - 101 Ridgetop Rd, Toronto2Oriole Yard - 247 Esther Shiner Blvd, Toronto1Nashdene Yard - 70 Nashdene Rd, Scarborough1Rockcliffe Yard - 301 Rockcliffe Blvd, Toronto

# of Temporary Vacancies Location2Booth Yard - 50 Booth Yard,Toronto

1Birchmount Park Yard - 101 Ridgetop Rd, Toronto

1Kipling Yard - 435 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke

Major Responsibilities:

Performs work involved in the care and culture of trees
Plants/transplants trees by both mechanical and hand methods
Participates in tailboard work plan and raises any concerns to Leadhand Aborist
Works at various heights, including work in proximity to energized conductors up to 27,600 volts, while responding to tree failures and in the performance of tree maintenance and tree removal in all weather conditions, using aerial device and manual climbing using approved climbing; using approved climbing and safety equipment and techniques
Complies with all legislation and City policies and practices, reporting deficiencies and providing on the job instruction, when necessary, regarding working procedures, equipment operation and Health & Safety standards as well as reporting any work related deficiencies and or incidents
Assists those working at heights in the handling of ropes and other mechanical devices and perform the duties of a spotter
Drives/operates/inspects and ensures proper maintenance of various equipment, including but not limited to: dump truck, aerial tower, crane truck (under 7200 kg), chipper, sprayer, stump cutter, tractor/loader, backhoe, chain saw, motorized pole saw and other associated equipment and hand tools
Handles/loads/chips brush and wood
Responds to after hour tree failures
Performs tree pit/container maintenance in areas with both high pedestrian and vehicle traffic
Liaises with the public to address work site and tree maintenance issues and ensures good customer service when addressing the public
May be required to complete general tree maintenance inspections
Establishes traffic control measures for work sites in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act
May be required to provide work direction and training to other staff
Communicates with parking enforcement to have cars moved from work zones as required, based on the direction given from the Leadhand Arborist
Performs other related work as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Your resume must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

444A/B Arborist/Utility Arborist Designation or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to pass the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association Certificate Course for Safety In Line Clearing Operations which will be provided by the City of Toronto which must be obtained within 6 months.
Considerable experience in all types of arboricultural work including pruning, removal, cabling and bracing, stumping, planting and fertilizing.
Experience in the care and safe operation of chain saws, motorized pole saws, brush chippers, truck mounted cranes (under 7200 kg), stump cutters, aerial towers and associated equipment and hand tools.
Experience climbing trees and operating aerial towers, using approved equipment and safety procedures when working at various heights, including work in the vicinity of energized conductors.
Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario "D" Driver's License with "Z" endorsement, and qualify for the City's equipment operating permit requirements.
Must be familiar with all applicable legislation and industry standards, including but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (and associated regulations), the Highway Traffic Act, and Arborist Safe Work Practices Guide as they apply to this work.

You must also have:

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform aerial rescue.
Must have a good working understanding of tree morphology, physiology and dendrology of those tree species common to the Toronto area.
May be required to work shifts and weekends.
Must update skills as required from time to time to meet trade standards and operational requirements.
Ability to maintain records of work.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Must be physically capable of performing required duties.

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