Forestry Inspector

Req ID: 24504
Vacancy Type: Temporary 
Contract Duration: Up to December 31, 2025
Number of Positions: 1  
Closing Date: 01/16/2024
Job Summary
The Forestry Inspector is responsible for completing tree assessments, responding to requests from internal and external clients and the administration of various contracted operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Completes tree assessments, resolves service requests, generates work orders to mitigate hazards, creates asset inspections, updates tree inventory.
-Responsible for administering multiple Forestry related contracts and related budget monitoring.
-Provides proactive communication to inform Councillors, Communications (311), Division Staff and City residents with consistent and concise information.
-Provides supervision, direction and assigns work orders to appropriate staff/contractors. Monitors daily work through site inspections and completes daily logs. Conducts final inspections to ensure work has been completed to required specifications.
-Performs necessary on-site inspections to confirm contractors/staff have required tools and equipment to complete work in a safe manner as per all relevant Health and Safety guidelines.
-Responds to internal and external client requests and inquiries relating to roadside vegetation/landscape maintenance (trees, shrubs and turf) and has the ability to identify site specific problems.
-Researches property ownership using available software tools.
-Performs administrative work and record keeping, including inspection reports and daily logs.
Skills and Qualifications
-Post-Secondary Education in Arboriculture, Forestry or Urban Forestry.
-Minimum 5 years related experience in Urban Forestry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Minimum 3 years hands on experience in assessing tree risk and condition.
-Working knowledge of various software applications (Hat-f, Infor, Microsoft Office, various City specific applications).
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Valid class 'G' Ontario drivers license with access to a personal vehicle to be used for business purposes.
-Current ISA Arborist/Tree Worker or equivalent or be able to obtain within 3 months of selection.
-TRAQ certification is an asset.
-Participation in the Forestry on-call program is mandatory.
 
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 31.61 - $ 42.15 
Hours of Work: 40 
Work Location: 950 Burnhamthorpe Rd W 
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment , Forestry 
Non-Union/Union: Non Union 
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) 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.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online. 
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.