Arborist Job Details | Richmond Hill

Arborist

Posting Id 3337

Department Community Services

Division Public Works Operations

Section Urban Forestry Natural Environment Horticulture

Shift Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Rate of Pay $38.12 - $39.92 Hourly

Contract Length One year

Job Type Temporary Full Time

Replacement/New Position Replacement for Existing Vacancy

Posting Type Internal and External

Posting Date 05/19/2026

Application Deadline 07/17/2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Urban Forestry, the Arborist will assist the Urban Forestry team in performing various arboricultural tasks in a municipal setting, while keeping staff and public safety a top priority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain, prune, plant and remove municipal trees in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, City policies and procedures and industry Arboriculture best practices
• Identify various woody plants, knowledgeable of the basic principles of plant function, arboricultural science, techniques and plant health care
• Understand and document work orders while delivering excellent customer service
• Participate in winter standby to assist with snow removal and help other sections, as required
• May be requested to respond to emergency situations after normal working hours
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry or related discipline is required
• IHSA Line Clearing Safety Awareness Certificate is required
• Commercial Land Exterminator License with Industrial, Forestry and Landscape designations is required
• International Society of Arboriculture Tree Climber Certification is an asset
• Minimum 2 years’ urban forestry experience

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Competent tree climbing skills
• Able to operate urban forestry equipment
• Demonstrated ability to safely work and oversee staff in aloft using both mechanical and rope and saddle techniques
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Physically able to perform the physical demands of this position under adverse weather and site conditions
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers and the public and work well with minimum supervision
• Good communication skills
• Ontario Class "DZ" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO)
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service

Leadership Competencies

• Demonstrates personal leadership
• Builds people and culture
• Cultivates open communication
• Shapes the future
• Navigates and leads through complexity and change

Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .

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

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.