<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><a name="OLE_LINK5" class=""><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin" class=""><font color="#000000" class="">Position:</font> </span></b></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Community Arborist - 3 month contract </span><div class="">
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="">Organization: </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;
mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="">Oakvillegreen
Conservation Association Inc.<b class=""> – </b></span><b class=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;
mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class=""><a href="http://www.oakvillegreen.org" class="">www.oakvillegreen.org</a></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;
mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin" class="">Location: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin" class="">Oakville, Ontario</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Oakvillegreen
Conservation Association is a</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin" class=""> not-for-profit environmental organization with an 18-year
history of protecting and enhancing nature
and promoting a greener Oakville. We
strive to make Oakville a living city
with enhanced natural diversity & healthier green spaces and to reconnect
people to the natural environment in their neighborhood and across their
community to move them to action.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="OLE_LINK4" class=""></a><a name="OLE_LINK3" class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin" class="">We are currently seeking a <b class="">Community Arborist </b>to manage
implementation of a program to support
tree planting on private property in Oakville. See full job add here: http://oakvillegreen.org/we-are-hiring-community-arborist/.</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;" class=""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin" class="">Overview of Position<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">The position
will lead the implementation of Oakvillegreen’s Residential Tree Planting programs
and support our ongoing community outreach activities.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class=""> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;
mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:
bold" class="">The list below outlines the major tasks related to the position; however
additional tasks may be assigned as needed. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;
mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:
bold" class="">
<b class="">Residential Tree Planting Program Coordination (70%)</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><ul class=""><li class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Develop, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">manage
and, implement Residential Tree Planting Program in Oakville, in collaboration
with staff from the Toronto-based NGO, LEAF (</span><span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests)</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -18pt;" class="">Participate in capacity-sharing training and
job-shadowing opportunities with LEAF staff in Toronto as needed</span></li><li class=""><span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Symbol;" class=""><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman';" class=""> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">Coordinate </span><span lang="EN-US" style="text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri;" class="">implementation
of a residential planting program in Oakville:</span></li></ul></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="text-indent: -18pt;" class=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;
mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="">Education and
Outreach Operations (30%)</span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc" class="">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Assist in
planning and promotion of planting, stewardship and education events to
engage the public, including tree tours, tree inventory workshops, tree
care sessions, and school tree planting workshops.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Promote OCA
programs at public events <o:p class=""></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class=""> </span><b class=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;
mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="">Qualifications:</span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc" class="">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Graduate
from a university or college program in urban forestry, environmental
studies, ecology or related field <b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">ISA
Certified Arborist or currently meet criteria to write ISA Arborist
certification exam <b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Skills and
experience in the fields of arboriculture and/or urban forestry<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Project
coordination experience working in the non-profit sector with experience
in executing project plans, adhering to project budgets, and meeting
project deadlines<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Community knowledge
and experience in Oakville is considered an asset<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Excellent
oral and written communication and interpersonal skills<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Demonstrated
ability to provide excellent customer service<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Attention
to detail and superior organization skills<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Creative
problem solving skills<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Experience
in developing and organizing public outreach/education events<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Proven
ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment <b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Proficiency
with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access), with ArcGIS an asset<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Must be
able to handle physical demands of heavy lifting and outdoor work in
inclement weather <b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Must have
weather-appropriate work clothing and steel-toed boots<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Full “G”
driver’s license and clean driving record required<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Experience
driving a cube truck an asset<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">Emergency
First Aid + CPR and AED Certification an asset<b class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></b></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;
mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class=""><br class="">
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-ansi-language:
EN-CA;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" class="">This is a full time (35-40 hours per week),
3-month contract position. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Anticipated contract start date is September
4, 2018. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;" class="">To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: Giuliana Casimirri,
Executive Director, ed[at]<a href="http://oakvillegreen.org" class="">oakvillegreen.org</a>. Applications will be reviewed as
they are submitted, with interviews conducted between August 27</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri;" class="">th</sup><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;" class="">
and 31</span><sup style="font-family: Calibri;" class="">st</sup><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;" class="">. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;" class="">No phone calls please. We appreciate all applications, but advise that
only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;
mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class=""> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:
major-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:major-latin" class=""> </span></p>
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