Tree Worker

JOB SUMMARY

The Forestry Field Operations unit is responsible for forestry operations programs and services including preparing management plans for approximately 23,000 acres of forests including wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas, fish habitat, rare and endangered plants, etc., as well as city-wide forest maintenance operations.

You are responsible for the performance of duties related to the maintenance, repair, pruning, removal and disease control for City of Ottawa trees and shrubs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 plus 20 weeks of additional formal training in planting, maintenance and removal of trees in the urban landscape

Minimum of 2 years of tree climbing and pruning experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

• Certified Tree Worker with International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) within the timeframe determined by the employer
• Valid Ontario Exterminator licence - Land extermination in the following classes: Forestry, Landscape and Industrial Vegetation within the timeframe determined by the employer
• Valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• Mobile Crane Operator 0-8 ton (P930030) training certificate
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
• Safety training for working in close proximity to power lines approved in Ontario
• Electrical and Utilities Safety Rules training certificate
• Valid Ontario unrestricted AZ class driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated is an asset
• Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.

KNOWLEDGE

• Corporate tree policies, for protection, planting and maintenance
• ANSI Standards in relation to arboriculture practices
• Standards and regulations for working around energized conductors
• Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 7 for Temporary Conditions
• Chainsaw and arboricultural equipment maintenance
• Current arboricultural practices and systems for tree biology, care and diagnosis
• Rigging with ropes, slings, chains and cables
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess the technical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to drive/operate vehicles, equipment, machinery and attachments as outlined in the light, medium, heavy and special categories as listed in the attachment to the collective agreement, and as relevant to the functions being performed for this position
• Ability to complete field reports
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to be transferred to other operating divisions as required for either short or long-term assignments to perform equivalent or related duties
• Effective interpersonal relationship with other workers, supervisors, other agencies and the public
• Reliable with sound judgment
• Diplomatic and discreet when dealing with staff and the public
• Must possess the physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Be "on-call" outside normal working hours including nights, weekends and statutory holidays
• Work overtime as required and assigned
• Work in all weather types to perform duties

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing

Driver's License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated.

You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.

Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

Location: Various Locations

Employment Type: Multiple Full-time Permanent & Multiple Full-time Temporary

Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/NS Sal & Wage

Application Close: 05/10/2026

Successful applicants meeting the employer's qualification standard will be placed on an eligibility list. This list will be used to staff current and ongoing requirements for up to one year from the closing date of this competition.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.