Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: The City of Cambridge currently has an opening for Arborist within our Operations Division - Infrastructure Services Department, available immediately. Prune and remove trees; clean site of debris. Work at various heights performing tree maintenance and tree removal, using aerial device and/or manual climbing using approved climbing and safety equipment and techniques.

Drive, operate and inspect various equipment including trucks, tractors, aerial tower, chain saws, pruners, brush chipper, tree stumper and other associated equipment and techniques. Inspect trees; Receive and answer inquiries at job site from public, utilities and staff. Perform forestry operations under all weather conditions.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Cambridge corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety. Forestry trade related training and experience related to the duties listed above normally acquired by a combination of education and work experience. Candidates are required to have a Diploma in Arboriculture (two semester program) or Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Certified apprenticeship designation in Arboriculture (444A) or equivalent.

Must have a good working knowledge of tree morphology,



physiology and dendrology of those trees common to the Cambridge area.

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Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist designation in good standing is required. Minimum 3 years’ urban forestry experience. Technical knowledge required. Must be able to understand and follow detailed procedures in performing Urban Forestry trade type work.

Demonstrated ability to safely operate urban forestry equipment including, but not limited to, chain saws, brush chippers, 8-ton crane truck, stumping machine and aerial devices. Demonstrated advanced ability to climb trees with rope and saddle, rigging working at various heights. Ability to perform aerial rescue and have advanced roping and rigging techniques.

Experience in electronic work order systems and GIS is required. Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management, advanced tree identification and able to diagnose tree related health issues/ treatments. A shared On-Call schedule over weekends and evenings is a requirement. We will ask you for these items if you are hired Current and valid Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.

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Health & Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour The regular work schedule is: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. Flexibility is required as the position must be able to work evenings and weekends when operational needs arise. This position is located within our CUPE 32 (outside workers union) compensation salary schedule Job Grade 7 and has an hourly rate of pay is as follows (2026 Rate): Starting Rate: $35.93 per hour 12-Month Rate: $37.04 per hour 24-Month Rate: $38.16 per hour Comprehensive Advantages Package including OMERS Pension Plan included.

This posting closes on September 7, 2026. The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment. We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy .

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only. #

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