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Project Manager, Urban Forest Planning (Contract/Job Rotation up to 1 Year) page is loaded## Project Manager, Urban Forest Planning (Contract/Job Rotation up to 1 Year)remote type: Hybridlocations: Operations Centre-Main Building (RPF)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: JR **Position Type:**Contract NU (Full Time) (Fixed Term)**Closing Date:**April 19, 2026**Salary/Wage Range:**$101,881.00 - $127,351.00**Working for the City of Burlington**A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and advantages package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.**Salary** **Range**$101,881.00 - $127,351.00 (under review)**Type of Vacancy**Existing Vacancy**Hours of Work**35 hours per week**Contract Length**Up to 1 year**Department**Roads, Parks & Forestry**Location**This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of 3330 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.**Position Overview**Reporting to the Manager, Urban Forestry, this role contributes to the development review process by preparing Urban Forestry conditions of approval for subdivision plans, site plans, rezonings, and Official Plan amendments. The position also represents forestry interests at City Council and the Ontario Land Tribunal.**Responsibilities*** Manages the day-to-day operation of the technical staff team including assigning work, recruitment, training, and professional development.* Oversee accuracy of technical comments, approval conditions, and legal agreement schedules. Reviews prior to release to other departments, agencies or public.* Provides input and guidance on development applications, and the completion of assignments and agreement preparations.* Reviews technical reports such as Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Impact Studies/Reports, Forest Management Plans,



Arborist reports, preservation plans, replacement plans.* Review, prepare, and clear conditions related to development and as-constructed drawings for development applications, including official plan amendments, rezoning, subdivisions, site plans, parkway belt regulations, condominium “H” removal and part-lot control, committee of adjustment, land division, and Niagara Escarpment Development Permits, with a focus on urban forestry requirements such as tree and woodland preservation, removal, and replacement.* Ensure the protection and ongoing health of trees, woodlands, and vegetation before, during, and after construction through the warranty period; attend pre-construction and site meetings to coordinate logistics with a focus predominantly on development projects.* Participate in corporate working groups, as a subject matter expert for urban forestry, construction, and development related matters* Provides on-site field inspections of reviewed and approved projects as required.* Act as a liaison between the public, elected officials, developers, committees, groups, other departments and outside agencies to provide final decisions and develop mutual solutions.* Attend public meetings and meetings of the City’s Committee of the Whole and Council* Appears before the Ontario Lands Tribunal to give expert evidence on the City’s behalf for development application appeals.* Duties and responsibilities are inclusive but not limited to the above.**Requirements**Completion of an undergraduate degree in Urban Forestry, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, or related field. ISA Certified arborist designation and full membership with seal of the OALA is required. RPF and RPP designations are considered assets.Successful candidates will possess 4-7 years experience in a project management role working with development review. Strong time management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to oversee staff and work with stakeholders on time sensitive matters.This position may require occasional work outside of regular working hours.



It may also require travel between sites and/or City facilities and must provide own transportation.**Accommodations**In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at or email us at: if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.**Note to Applicants:**We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.Come work with us at the City of Burlington!Ranked as the city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door.Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an creative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.A career at the City boasts:* A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together.* A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.* A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.* A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.* A great pension and benefits package.* Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather.* Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington.If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at or email us at if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
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