Job Title

Forestry Technician (Technician II)

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

8

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

immediate

Salary

Per hour

Salary Grade

$43.95 - $47.77

Department

York Region -> Public Works -> Waste Management & Forestry

Location

145 Harry Walker Parkway, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B3 CA (Primary)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Program Manager, Forestry is responsible for assisting with the delivery of the Urban and Regional Forest programs and activities; street planting, maintenance and monitoring; forest property management and maintenance; and providing technical support for Invasive Species and Green Infrastructure programs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Implements and monitors regional tree planting programs, including inspection of tree planting, in conjunction with capital roads and other projects.
• Implements natural environment restoration and planting plans.
• Performs standardised data collection and analysis, including street inventory, insect and diseases monitoring, urban forest health assessment and other tree inventories.
• Assists in performing information data management including establishing and maintaining section files and documentation.
• Liaises with government and non government agencies, contractors, developers, public etc. regarding technical, greening and urban forest promotional issues.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma Program in Resource Management, Arboriculture or related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in urban forestry, arboriculture, forest management or a natural resource field.
• Must be registered as a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
• Experience with tree maintenance and pruning practices, forestry equipment and its maintenance, trail maintenance, fence and gate installation and maintenance.
• Valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
• Knowledge of urban forestry and arboriculture principles and concepts related to forestry and trees, including hazard tree assessment and understanding of tree health and survival in a rural and urban context.
• Knowledge of tree biology and physiology, including strong tree identification skills.
• Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and data base applications and Geographic Information Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret road and development construction drawings and specifications in relation to impacts on vegetation.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and to work in adverse weather conditions.

Council Approval Date

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Scheduled Shifts

Operational Hours

Close Date

September 21, 2026

# of Hires Needed

1

Union

CUPE Local 4900

Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.

All employment opportunities are recorded on a 24-Hour Career Line and may be accessed by calling [redacted] ext. 75508. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, York Region uses email as the primary means of communication with candidates and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. Please ensure your email address is up to date, checked frequently (including your spam folder), and accepts messages from unknown users.

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