Arborist - Full Time

Arborist

Posting Id 3184

Department Community Services

Division Public Works Operations

Section Urban Forestry Natural Environment Horticulture

Shift Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay $36.15 - $37.90 Hourly

Job Type Permanent Full Time

Replacement/New Position Replacement for Existing Vacancy

Posting Type Internal and External

Posting Date 02/16/2026

Application Deadline 03/13/2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Urban Forestry, the Arborist will assist the Urban Forestry team in performing various arboricultural tasks in a municipal setting, while keeping staff and public safety a top priority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain, prune, plant and remove municipal trees in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, City policies and procedures and industry Arboriculture best practices

Identify various woody plants, knowledgeable of the basic principles of plant function, arboricultural science, techniques and plant health care

Understand and document work orders while delivering excellent customer service

Participate in winter standby to assist with snow removal and help other sections, as required

May be requested to respond to emergency situations after normal working hours

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Diploma in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry or related discipline is required

IHSA Line Clearing Safety Awareness Certificate is required

Commercial Land Exterminator License with Industrial, Forestry and Landscape designations is required

International Society of Arboriculture Tree Climber Certification is an asset

Minimum 2 years’ urban forestry experience

Required Skills/Knowledge

Competent tree climbing skills

Able to operate urban forestry equipment

Demonstrated ability to safely work and oversee staff in aloft using both mechanical and rope and saddle techniques

Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Physically able to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and the public and work well with minimum supervision

Good communication skills

Ontario Class "DZ" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)

Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions

Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities

Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo

Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust

Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing

Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture

Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies

Demonstrates personal leadership

Builds people and culture

Cultivates open communication

Shapes the future

Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.