Arborist - Full Time

Division & Section: Environment, Climate & Forestry, Urban Forestry Operations
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. Senior Qualified.Posting Period: 04-Sept-2026 to 21-Sept-2026
Location and Shift Information:

# of Permanent VacanciesLocation
3Emery Yard - 27 Toryork Dr, Toronto

1. Birchmount Park Yard - 101 Ridgetop Rd, Toronto
2. Oriole Yard - 247 Esther Shiner Blvd, Toronto

1Nashdene Yard - 70 Nashdene Rd, Scarborough
1Rockcliffe Yard - 301 Rockcliffe Blvd, Toronto

# of Temporary Vacancies Location
2Booth Yard - 50 Booth Yard,Toronto

1Birchmount Park Yard - 101 Ridgetop Rd, Toronto

1Kipling Yard - 435 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke

Performs work involved in the care and culture of trees

• Plants/transplants trees by both mechanical and hand methods
• 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
• 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 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.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• 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.
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
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