What will you do?- Select potential sites for naturalization, including conversion, volunteer, and contractor tree planting
- Develop planting plans based on plant physiology, site conditions, and available resources
- Oversee and inspect contract work related to naturalization, ensuring conformance to contracts and City standards
- Monitor and track plant materials, perform site inspections, and update geospatial maps of assets
- Respond to public and internal inquiries, provide education about Naturalization Initiatives, and review landscape plans
Qualifications:- Completion of a two (2) year technology diploma in Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Technology, Urban Planning or a related field with two (2) years of related work experience in landscape planning and construction, urban forest management, restoration or reclamation
OR- Journeyman Landscape Horticulturist with two (2) years of related work experience in landscape planning and construction, urban forest management, restoration or reclamation
Assets:- Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Accreditation in Landscape Architectural Technologist (LAT)
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Skills required for success:- Ability to interpret landscape plans and specifications
- Ability to identify native plant species, especially trees and shrubs
- Ability to identify invasive weed species legislated under the Alberta Weed Control Act
- Proficiency in Google applications, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Meet
- Ability to use ArcGIS software and applications
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
- Ability to provide supervision of external contractors
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:- Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
- Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
Work Environment:- This position involves a combination of fieldwork and office work
- Fieldwork will involve exposure to various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, dry/humid/dusty conditions, precipitation, and brightness/darkness
- The role may also involve exposure to irritating plants, chemicals, mechanical/electrical hazards, and animals
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
Up to 1 temporary position for up to 9 months
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $34.315 - $43.102 (Hourly); $71,649.720 - $89,996.980 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: AG/SO
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation
