[CANUFNET] Job posting Mississauga ON

[Andy Kenney]

August 5, 2009

CITY OF MISSISSAUGA

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

RECREATION AND PARKS DIVISION

PARKS & FORESTRY SECTION

requires a

FOREST ECOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS:

*	Graduation from a recognized university in Arboriculture, Forestry
or related field with a minimum 5 years related experience in urban forestry
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
*	Must be a Registered Professional Forester under the Ontario
Professional Foresters Association.
*	Extensive knowledge and experience in the planning, development,
operation and maintenance of urban forestry services including the related
human resources management and supervisory skills.
*	Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working
relationships with community leaders, other levels of government, elected
officials, general public, and staff.  Able to work independently and as
part of a team.
*	Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, both oral and
written, as well as  presentation skills. 
*	Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering and landscape
drawings, aerial photos and GIS generated maps. 
*	Strong Project Management, organizational and planning skills and
experience in conducting research and analysis and budgeting.   
*	Proficiency with related computer software is required. 
*	Must have a valid Class 'G' drivers licence and excellent driving
record with access to a vehicle.

 

DUTIES:  Under the direction of the Manager, Urban Forestry is responsible
for collecting and interpreting data in the City's natural areas and
developing a comprehensive strategic plan for City owned trees, greenbelts
and wetlands under public and private ownership to maximize the biological,
aesthetic and recreational benefits of the urban forest. Under the forestry
strategic plan, develops individualized management plan(s) for woodlots and
natural areas. 

 

.         Provides project management support and leadership for projects
with external or other City divisions in co-operation with other groups
within the Urban Forestry Division, related to City wide planning of the
natural environment, including the policies and practices for land and
vegetation management.

.         Supervises section staff; hires, trains and conducts performance
appraisals on staff.  Inspires enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment of
staff to achieve high levels of performance.

.         Works closely with staff, public and outside agencies as required,
pertaining to all Parks and Forestry initiatives and Environmental Impacts
on the Urban Forest including; acts as primary contact regarding City
woodland issues and invasive insects and diseases Develops and implements
contingency plans ensuring compliance with Federal and Provincial
requirements pertaining to invasive pests and diseases.  

.         Administers coordinated agency planting and naturalization
programs in conjunction with CVCA, T




.         RCA, HR and MNR or other agencies as appropriate and acts as the
person most responsible for Community Engagement activities.

.         Develops and implements comprehensive and coordinated actions to
fulfill the requirements of the Encroachment By-law and reduces the loss of
Natural Areas.

.         Provides expert evidence for prosecutions under related municipal
by-laws as required.

.         Prepares and monitors budgets, supervises the administration of
accounts associated with the assigned portfolio, which may include capital
accounts, operating accounts, budgets associated with funds from other City
Divisions (i.e. Transportation, Planning and Heritage), funds resulting from
grants and/or special projects. 

.         Prepares corporate reports and recommendations as well as requests
for proposal or quotation, 

.         Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

SALARY:  $65,980 - $87,975   (based on 40 hours/week)

 

A criminal record search, vulnerable sector screening will be required of
the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a
criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

 

If you wish to pursue this exciting career opportunity, please apply on-line
at www.mycitycareer.ca no later than, 4:00pm on Friday, August 28, 2009.   

 

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an
interview will be contacted.  All personal information is collected under
the authority of the Municipal Act.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

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