[CANUFNET] Urban forestry intern position Richmond Hill Ontario

[Andy Kenney]

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With an engaged population of over 185,000 residents located within York
Region in southern Ontario, Richmond Hill is a diverse community that is
committed to providing an exceptional quality of life for its residents. It
is in its commitment to recreation, volunteer service, the arts and
environmental sustainability that brings Richmond Hill's vision, "Where
people come together to build our community", to life. Visit RichmondHill.ca
to learn more!

 

URBAN FORESTRY INTERN

(April 26, 2010 to August 27, 2010)

 

Reporting to the Urban Forestry Supervisor, the successful candidate will
work both in an office and in the field to independently carry out tree
inventory and insect/disease surveys on streets, parks, and municipal
properties with compilation of data and report creation.  Also investigating
and assisting with enquiries from the public on tree related issues on
Public Property. Will have a sound knowledge of methods, competent use of
powered/manual tools, and equipment application for several functional areas
of Urban Forestry maintenance work, such as planting, small tree
pruning/removal. Exercising some independent judgment and initiative, you
may have additional responsibilities in working within a crew planting and
maintaining trees. All duties must be performed in accordance with the
Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Town policies, procedures and
practices. You must be physically capable to perform manual outdoor labour
in all weather conditions and safely lift up to 22.7kg or 50 lbs. 

 

.        Enrolled in a masters program or a senior level undergraduate
working towards a university degree in forest conservation, environmental
science, geography or planning discipline or enrolled in a College program
in Arboriculture or a related field near diploma completion or recent
graduate.

.        Ability to accurately identify trees, understand their
characteristics and environmental needs/ tolerances

.        Ability to identify common insect and disease pests of trees, their
life cycles, and control measures using IPM

.        Previous Urban Forestry tree maintenance/planting work experience

.        Knowledge of municipal government processes, responsibilities and
organization

.        Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential

.        Excellent ability to interact with public on tree issues

.        Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet, database, word-processing,
presentation programs and GIS/GPS computer inventory applications

.        Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License

.        Drivers abstract from the MTO must be provided upon hire

.        Ability to work after hours or weekends when necessary 

 

HOURS OF WORK:          40 hour work week (Monday to Friday)

RATE OF PAY:                $15.50 to $17.75 / hour

 

Applications will be accepted up to 4:30 p.m. on March 11, 2011.   Apply
on-line on our website at:  RichmondHill.ca <http://www.richmondhill.ca/> 

 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under
consideration will be contacted.

 

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