Landscape Technician II (Water Truck Coordinator)

City of Edmonton


Date: 8 hours ago
City: Edmonton, Alberta
Contract type: Full time
Are you passionate about trees and their vital role in an urban environment? Do you possess a deep understanding of arboriculture and a commitment to preserving and expanding our urban forest? The City of Edmonton is seeking a dedicated Urban Forester to join our team. In this dynamic role, you will be a key steward of Edmonton's public trees, ensuring their health, protection, and sustainability through expert consultation, policy adherence, and community engagement. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our city's green infrastructure and contribute to a healthier, more vibrant community.

An Urban Forester with the City of Edmonton is responsible for the administration and adherence to key City policies and bylaws related to public trees, including the Corporate Tree Management Policy 456C and Public Tree Bylaw 18825. This role primarily acts as a tree consultant for various projects impacting City trees, offering expertise from the design phase through to construction completion. You will work with diverse groups to develop and implement tree protection and preservation plans, and review tree permit requirements. Urban Foresters also serve as the legal voice of Forestry for investigations, producing tree value reports, and ensuring compliance with the City of Edmonton Volume 5 Landscape Standards for new and replacement public tree plantings.

What will you do?

  • Administer and ensure adherence to the City of Edmonton Corporate Tree Management Policy 456C, Public Tree Bylaw 18825, Community Standards Bylaw #14600, and the Natural Areas Policy as they relate to all public trees
  • Provide expert tree consultation for projects impacting City trees, including tree valuations, evaluations, construction projects, and design reviews
  • Develop, implement, and follow-up on construction plans to ensure all tree protection/preservation requirements are met and review tree permit requirements
  • Conduct investigations and produce tree value reports for the Edmonton Police Service, Risk Management, and uninsured claims involving trees
  • Inspect and facilitate the City of Edmonton Volume 5 Landscape Standards for new and replacement public tree plantings, including acceptance and rejection of trees on Forestry driven projects
  • Assess and maintain special projects, collaborating with the Natural Areas Coordinator and Landscape Technician for Naturalization on natural tree stands and naturalized areas
  • Act as a contract administrator and inspector for contract pruning, watering, and tree planting/transplanting tenders, including developing specifications, assisting with bid evaluations, and supervising for compliance
  • Coordinate and perform tree risk assessments and manage tree hazards using best management practices in natural areas, boulevards, and parks
  • Encourage and implement new methodologies for caring for municipal trees, staying up-to-date on new innovations and research
  • Effectively communicate work processes, maintaining high accountability to internal departments and private industry
  • Educate and communicate the benefits of trees, a healthy Urban Forest, tree protection, and preservation to private and public communities
  • Develop and implement strong educational campaigns related to City policies, tailoring messaging to various demographics
  • Respond to inquiries from Councillors and administration regarding tree issues
  • Provide comments on designs for various internal projects, development projects, and ULA designs


Qualifications:

  • Forestry or related field degree with five (5) years of experience, OR;
  • Two (2) year diploma in a related field with five (5) years of related experience
  • At least two (2) of the five (5) years of experience in Urban Forestry
  • ISA Certified Arborist designation
  • Journeyman Landscape Gardener certification


Assets:

  • Project Management training
  • TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification)
  • Additional skill-specific training in pruning and removal


Skills required for success:

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while producing high-quality, accurate, detailed, and defensible work
  • Excellent organizational skills for tree work project management, involving contractors, city employees, and public consultation
  • Ability to estimate work required for proactive tree protection throughout projects
  • Understanding of construction processes to develop compromises that protect City assets
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with the public, other departments, and private industry
  • Ability to express decisions clearly both orally and in writing
  • Public communications and public relations experience
  • Good understanding of computer programs and GIS
  • Working knowledge of arboriculture techniques and practices
  • Some knowledge of blueprint interpretation and computer drafting
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
  • Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion


Conditions of Employment

  • Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
  • Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a requirement for this position
  • Compliance with the City of Edmonton's safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel toed boots, is a requirement for this position
  • Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
  • The incumbent will be required to arrange their own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy


Work Environment:

  • The work environment involves a combination of office work and significant fieldwork. You will be exposed to various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures (hot and cold), precipitation (rain, snow), and may encounter dry, humid, or dusty conditions. The role requires physical activity such as crouching, balancing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 lbs. You may also be exposed to mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Protective equipment, including safety footwear, head protection, skin protection, hand protection, and eye protection, is required. This position may involve working alone


The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 18 months in accordance with Article 18.02 of the Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday.

Salary Range: $38.908 - $48.609 (Hourly); $81,239.900 - $101,495.590

Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CSU 52 and will be forthcoming shortly.

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