Casual Labourer - Forestry

Position Summary

This job position belongs to General Labour occupation group. Please ensure you create or submit a resume associated with the General Labour occupation skills matrix.

Duration: The season typically runs from May to October

Hours & Conditions: These positions will be required to work non-standard hours and weekends. Candidates will be exposed to temperature extremes, chemicals/pesticides, dust and other allergens.

Work assignment type: seasonal, full-time hours

Interviews: will begin at the end of March

This position performs a technical role in the pruning and related maintenance, removal and, disposal of trees and shrubs within the urban forest. This position reports to the Arborist.

Typical duties include:

• Follows maintenance standards, as they relate to the various programs within the urban forestry section.
• Performs structural condition assessments of trees and shrubs.
• Prunes and maintains trees accessible from the ground.
• Operates other equipment such as chain saws, brush chippers, stumpers, etc.
• Performs other activities such as bracing and general care of trees and shrubs.
• Applies proper surgical techniques on damaged or diseased specimens.
• Maintains daily records of activities relevant to the forestry inventory.
• Responsible for ensuring safe physical working conditions and adheres to established safe working practices and procedures.
• Participates in development and implementation of automated inventories of arboricultural assets.
• Performs related work as required.

Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:

*** To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume. ***

• Typically the knowledge, skills and abilities are obtained through a Grade twelve (12) and related Urban Forestry courses in Arboriculture or completion of the I.S.A. Arborist Certification Program combined with a minimum of one (1) year related experience in an urban forestry program including experience pruning, removing and repairing trees.
• Must possess an endorsed drivers license of A1G.
• Must be willing to obtain Standard First Aid & CPR.
• Knowledge of tree and shrub identification and its practical application as it relates to proper pruning and maintenance requirement.
• Knowledge of common pests and diseases affecting urban trees.
• Knowledge of methodology, materials and safe practices associated with the tools and equipment utilized in the urban forestry programs.
• Knowledge of the basic objectives of tree pruning.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a contributing member of a team, exercising initiative and good judgement to complete work assignments and contribute toward a positive work environment.
• Ability to prune, repair and remove trees from the ground.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labour in all types of weather.
• Ability to operate wood chippers and other forestry related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

*Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

Division: City Operations
Department: Open Space & Environmental Services
Salary Grade: The base salary for these positions is $12.31/hour (2012 rates). However, depending on operational needs, training may be available that leads to work assignments of a higher rate of pay up to $21.74 (2012 rates).

The City of Regina values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from all qualified Employment Equity candidates.