[CANUFNET] Job Posting

[Andy Kenney]

Urban Forest Technician 


Community Services Department


The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, AB


 


This is a permanent, full-time position working forty (40) hours per week.  


 

Under general supervision, co-ordinate, inspect and work with all aspects of
urban forest operations and maintenance. Responsible for supervision of
staff, and work involved in the operations and maintenance of the municipal
urban forest.

 

Qualifications

.         Minimum of a diploma in Forestry, Arboriculture or related field.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.

.         Professional designation (RPF, RPFT, ISA) a definite asset.

.         Minimum two (2) years related experience in urban forest
operations, arboricultural maintenance or technical forestry related duties.

.         Chainsaw certification (PITS).

.         Above average communication, leadership, interpersonal, planning,
and problem solving skills.

.         Knowledge of computer applications (word processing, e-mail,
spreadsheets, etc.).

.         Valid class five (5) driver's license with Q endorsement.

.         Current First Aid/CPR.

.         Valid Alberta pesticide applicators license an asset.

.         Ability to operate equipment such as chainsaw, brush saw,
trimmers, hand tools, chipper, and bucket truck to perform all necessary
duties.

.         Must meet the medical and physical fitness requirements needed to
perform the demanding work required of this position. Ability to work in all
weather conditions.

.         Utility Line Ticket an asset. 

.         Pass Criminal Record Check.

                                      

Salary                                     $33.03 (Probationary rate)


                                                $36.19 - $38.77 (Permanent
rates)                              

                        In addition to the rate of pay, we offer other
attractive incentives:

                                    -excellent training and development
opportunities

                                    -an extensive employer paid benefits
plan

                                    -home equity protection program

                                    -an additional annual payment of $12,480
which represents a cost of

                                     living allowance and wellness payment.

 

Competition Number            07-0255

 

Closing Date                                      'Open Until Filled'

 

Submit resume to:  The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Human
Resources Department, Suite 103, 9816 Hardin Street, Fort McMurray, AB T9H
4K3, Fax (780) 743-5401, or apply online at www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca
<http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/>    

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those
individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.                

 

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