[CANUFNET] City of Coquitlam Job Posting - Urban Forestry Technician

[Gorby, Erin]

The City of Coquitlam is carving out a unique presence that is attracting more and more people to its neighbourhoods and significant investment into its infrastructure. Our award-winning Northeast Area Plan for a sustainable new community is in the implementation stage and urban development activity is robust in other areas of the City. Innovative approaches to development require the creation of multi-disciplinary teams of professional and technical staff to support the opportunities and demands of these exciting projects.

Urban Forestry Technician - Full-time (One-year term)
As the Planning and Development team's specialist in all matters pertaining to trees, you will apply considerable independent judgment and initiative in performing technical regulatory, inspection and enforcement work. You will be responsible for reviewing development plans, landscape plans and arborist reports. You will also respond to tree-related concerns from the public and other departments, discuss issues on tree retention/replacement and explain and monitor adherence to the City's environmental policies.

University graduation in an arboriculture-related program or equivalent is required. Eligibility or certification as an Arborist with the International Society of Arborists is an asset. Along with excellent oral and written communication skills, you should have experience in and knowledge of: 
*	applicable policies, procedures and by-laws 
*	arboricultural principles, practices and techniques 
*	local tree species, diseases and pests. 
Salary range: $27.27 - $32.17 per hour.
You can anticipate a lively and fast-paced environment, opportunities for personal and professional growth, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Please submit a résumé and covering letter, citing reference number 2008-100446, by 5:00 p.m., May 21, 2008 to:

Human Resources
City of Coquitlam
3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2
Fax: 604.927.3075
email: careers at coquitlam.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

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