ASSISTANT PLANNER URBAN FORESTRY

City of Toronto • $87K — $96K *

Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person

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Qualifications

5-7 years of experience in Urban Forestry.
Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
Skilled in protecting trees during construction.
Current Province of Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License.
Post-secondary education in Forestry or a related field.
In-depth knowledge of the City of Toronto Tree By-laws.
Good keyboarding and software skills.

Responsibilities

Receive and process tree permit applications.
Provide customer service at the Urban Forestry counter.
Evaluate Development Review applications for compliance.
Meet with stakeholders to discuss potential impacts of projects.
Conduct site meetings regarding by-law compliance.
Inspect landscape construction for adherence to approved plans.
Investigate urban forestry matters and report findings.

Benefits

Full-time permanent and temporary positions available.
Exposure to various locations across the city.
Involvement in community-driven urban forestry projects.

Full Job Description

Job ID: 64783
Job Category: Policy, Planning & Research
Division & Section: Environment, Climate & Forestry, Urban Forestry
Work Location: Various locations, please see below
Job Type & Duration: Full Time, 4 permanent, 3 temporary vacancies
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $42.28 - $46.31, TF0275, Wage Grade 11
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full Time
Number of Positions Open: 7
Posting Period: 10-July-2026 to 24-July-2026
Locations:
Scarborough Civic Centre - 1 permanent vacancy
Booth Yard - 3 permanent vacancies
North York Civic Centre - 2 Temporary vacancies
18 Dyas Rd, North York - 1 Temporary vacancy

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

Job Functions:

Receives and creates tree permit application files; develops and maintains effective client relations, liaises with city staff, arborists, construction contractors, and the general public, representing the city interest and providing service in processing applications, inspections or investigations.
Provides support at the Urban Forestry customer service counter; receiving applications and fee payments, processing receipts, reviewing drawings, consulting on applications, conveying information related to by-laws, application process, protection specifications, etc.
Reviews and evaluates applications for Development Review, construction proposals and other development projects, checks for conformity with applicable tree protection legislation and policies and makes recommendations to Urban Forestry Planner.
Meets with Landscape Architects, developers, various City departments, elected officials and the public to assess possible impacts of proposals, i.e. landscape plans, tree removals, and resolves problems related to proposals.
Conducts various site meetings to review potential by-law infractions.
Conducts site examinations to ensure landscape construction complies with approved plans such as approved permit application, development applications and tree protection requirements.
Investigates, analyzes and reports on urban forestry matters relative to the City's Urban Forestry by-laws Provides technical and professional support for forestry projects and programs, as related to by-law enforcement, forest management and development of forestry policies, practices, standards and specifications.
Identifies files where there is a potential problem; takes initial steps to solve problems and arranges meetings for conflict resolution.
Prepares correspondence and reports with recommendations on urban forestry issues.
Responds to information requests and attends public meetings to provide and obtain information. Assists with the preparation of statistical reports.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Considerable experience in the field of Urban Forestry (e.g. tree identification, tree health/condition assessment, etc).
Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and plans.
Experience prescribing methods and techniques to protect trees from construction impacts.
Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class "G" Driver's License, and must qualify for the City's equipment operating permit and requirements.
Post-Secondary education in Forestry or a related discipline.

You must also have:

Detailed knowledge of the City of Toronto Tree By-laws and their interpretation and application.
Ability utilizing a computer and a variety of software packages including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and arborist reports in order to determine their compliance to Tree By-laws and Urban Forestry tree planting and protection requirement policies.
Ability to conduct detailed tree assessments, including structural valuation; health and viability; hazard condition; appropriateness of context, location and species; and related factors.
Good judgement, problem solving and decision making skills with regard to the determination of City tree by-law and tree policy application administration.
Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects/assignments with competing deadlines.
Ability to write clear, grammatically correct reports and accurate responses to permit applicants.
Ability to use a computer and hand held device with good keyboarding skills and proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheets, word processing, computer graphic and database software.
Good communication skills with the ability to interact with clients, staff and the general public in an efficient and diplomatic manner including the ability to handle challenging clients and service situations, including conflict resolution.
Knowledge of applicable workplace legislation and policies as pertains to workers including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, the City of Toronto Human Rights and Anti-Harassment Policy, the City of Toronto Conflict of Interest Policy, and the Toronto Public Service Mission, Values and Ethics.
Knowledge of and experience with Maximo/EWMS is an asset.

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