Arboricultural Technician

Description

Class 11, Job code PW206)

Discover your role as a key urban forestry contributor in this permanent full-time position, working 35 hours a week. Lead urban challenges, enforce bylaw compliance, and take on diverse, impactful tasks to nurture our city's greenery.

Key responsabilities :

Collaboration and Data Management : Work closely with the Geomatics and Information System Division to update the computerized inventory of public trees in the territory.

Prepare reports, collect technical information, and maintain a comprehensive database.

• Tree Health Assessment : Evaluate the health and environmental conditions of trees and plants. Conduct on-site inspections, diagnose issues, and recommend appropriate corrective actions or treatments based on risk factors.
• Community Engagement : Act as a liaison between various city departments and the public. Manage the city's website, social media, and intranet to keep citizens informed and engaged in tree-related activities.
• Disease Prevention : Contribute to the development of strategies for screening and preventing tree diseases, ensuring the preservation of our urban forests.

Establish an annual treatment program.

• Citizen Support : Respond to inquiries and requests from citizens, meeting with them to provide information and clarify issues, offering potential solutions.
• Research and Problem Solving : Conduct research to obtain necessary information for problem resolution and responses to various requests from different stakeholders.
• Ownership Determination : Identify tree and plant ownership through land survey reports, field measurements, and other sources of information, facilitating work and regulatory compliance.
• Contract Oversight : Monitor contracts related to tree pruning and treatment, ensuring work is performed in accordance with the established standards.
• Committee Participation : Participate in Public Works Department committees when necessary to share information and contribute to decisions relevant to your field of expertise.
• Reporting and Analysis : Generate reports, statistics, and other documentation as required by management to provide insights and track activities.
• Planning and Documentation : Develop development plans, create technical specifications, draft sketches, and prepare tables and reports pertaining to your field.
• Damage Assessment : Assist in preparing files for claims related to damage caused by trees. Assess the damage, determine replacement or removal costs, and support the resolution process.
• Reforestation Program : Contribute to the development of a tree planting and reforestation program, enhancing the greenery in the community.
• Regulatory Compliance : Prepare requests for certificates of authorization to relevant organizations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Grant Applications : Collaborate on grant applications related to your area of expertise, securing funding for tree-related initiatives.
• Training and Mentorship : Assist and instruct team members in various techniques related to tree care, fostering skill development.
• Environmental Collaboration : Work closely with the Sustainable Environment division on specific projects and initiatives.
• Summer Student Supervision : Provide leadership by supervising summer students, delivering training, evaluating their work, and contributing to their professional development.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Hold a college diploma (DEC) in arboriculture, landscaping, agronomy or

other relevant techniques

• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience relevant to the position
• Good knowledge of the office and / or field geomatics tools of Esri's ArcGis platform;Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Hold a valid and recognized driver's license required for the job;
• Hold a safety card for construction sites;
• Knowledge of horticulture (asset);
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken French.

Note

The masculine gender is used indiscriminately and for the sole purpose of lightening the text. The City of Côte Saint-Luc thanks you for your interest.

However, priority will be given to those candidates who best meet the overall profile.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Côte Saint-Luc has an Equal Employment Opportunity Program and as such, we are committed to supporting inclusive diversity practices.

We welcome applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Please advise us of any disabilities that would require special accommodations should you be invited to an assessment process.

Please be assured that we will treat this information as confidential.

Note

Please note that the City is a recognized organization under the Charter of the French Language and can use both the official language and another language.

Application Procedure :

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those under consideration. Thank you.

Benefits

• Year-end closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 20% annual discount on your opus card
• Free access to the Aquatic and Community Center
• Retirement Plan
• Borrow books for free at our Public Library

The City of Côte Saint-Luc is the most populous municipality on the island of Montreal. Its sports and recreation programs, 28 parks, and modern library make it an attractive residential community in the west end.