City of Vancouver’s Board of Parks and Recreation is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Arboriculture technician. City of Vancouver’s Board of Parks and Recreation oversees parks and recreational facilities. It offers diverse recreational programs and cultural events for residents. As a regulatory body, it preserves Vancouver’s natural landscapes, promoting community health and enhancing quality of life through accessible leisure opportunities. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Vancouver
Department: Board of Parks and Recreation (1400)
Position: Arboriculture technician
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $43.78 – $51.7 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary/Full Time
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks
Location: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, Canada
Requisition ID: 40346
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have University graduation in a discipline applicable to urban forestry with preference for ISA Certified Arborist with TRAQ endorsement OR an equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience: Candidates should have some experience in the municipal arboriculture field
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have considerable experience with the methods, materials, practices, tools, and equipment used in arboriculture and possess considerable knowledge of the Vancouver Urban Forest Strategy and the Van-Tree computer program
- The candidates should have considerable knowledge of street tree planting procedures, species profiles, and their performance in the local environment, as well as knowledge of tree farm cultural practice and operations
- The candidates should have knowledge of tree species details in relation to tree planting and formulating long-term tree planting schedules and knowledge of tree diseases, pests, and treatment methods
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to establish effective liaison and working relationships with co-workers, civic representatives, and the public and have the ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to conduct moderately complex technical research, identify problems, and implement solutions and able to estimate time and material requirements and costs related to program proposals
- The candidates should possess effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, and be able to communicate with the public in a professional manner and have a strong working knowledge of urban forestry best practices
- The candidates should be proficient in tree and forest inventory, mapping, and data management and be proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and/or GIS
- The candidates should be ISA Certified Arborists with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA with TRAQ) and should hold a current and valid BC Driver’s License and maintain a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record
- The candidates should ensure that their license does not include any restrictions that would affect their ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities
- The candidates should ensure that local area travel and transportation arrangements meet the operational requirements of the Board of Parks and Recreation
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to preserve and protect the urban forest by performing specialized technical support work for the Urban Forestry department
- The candidates should be able to represent the Urban Forestry profession and the interests of Vancouver’s urban forest to other City Departments, levels of government, the development community, and the general public as an Arboriculture Technician
- The candidates should be able to put forth contemporary arboricultural strategies and best practices in keeping with up-to-date science and research
- The candidates should be able to plan and implement strategies to ensure quality tree planting programs, including the administration of large planting programs in conjunction with street and development projects, and public tree stewardship events
- The candidates should be able to align their work with Vancouver’s canopy cover goal of 30% by 2050 and focus on under-represented neighborhoods and familiar with related City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board policies such as VanPlay to accomplish goals and strengthen the urban forest in a changing climate
- The candidates should be able to plan and implement tree management strategies and practices that improve the existing urban forest or its maintenance operations
- The candidates should be able to steward the introduction of new technologies and practices in arboriculture and have strong technical skills and independent judgment to make reasonable recommendations supported by evidence on the outcome of urban forestry
- The candidates should be able to make recommendations for improvements to methods and procedures in all aspects of Arboriculture operations and provide technical advice to the senior staff of the Urban Forestry Department and Park Board
- The candidates should be able to work collaboratively with outside departments to develop solution-oriented strategies that enhance the City of Vancouver’s urban forest
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!