Job Type
PermanentDepartment: Hourly Wage:$40.37Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):November 17, 2026Openings:1Position SummaryAbout MiltonJoin one of Ontario's fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected. Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

What We Offer
? This position is eligible for the following:

- Hourly Rate: $40.37
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Benefits:
Regular full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package, with all premiums paid by the Town, an Employee Assistance Program, top-up maternity/parental leave benefits and life insurance.
- Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan
- Paid time off, including vacation, incidental and volunteer days
- Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town's compressed work-week program (for eligible positions)
- For further details of

what we offer
,Position SummaryThe Department of Community Services, Facility, Operations & Workplace Division is accepting applications for one (1) full time Arborist. This position reports to the Supervisor, Operations
- Forestry. This is a unionized position, IBEW Local 636.
The Arborist supports daily activities of arborist services within the division.



The Arborist will perform a variety of operational tasks and be responsible for the care, maintenance, and preservation of trees on municipal property, including streets, parks cemeteries and other public spaces. This position ensures the health and safety of the Town's urban forest through skilled tree work, inspections and preventative maintenance while ensuring they are meeting service levels and following all safety standards. Provide guidance and training to other staff including seasonal and summer staff. Major Job ResponsibilitiesExecute day to day activities related to urban forestry operationsPerforms and assists in directing and coordinating day-to-day activities for summer and seasonal staff, instructs in the use of proper safety equipment, oversee the proper usage of tools and equipment, mentoring and updating arboriculture best practices. Perform skilled tree maintenance (ground and aloft) including pruning, rigging installation and inspection of tree supplemental support systems, fertilizing, and tree removalWhen required, accessing tree canopies (ascending, descending and working aloft and using a chain saw aloft) using only Town approved gear and equipment, and Town approve climbing techniques; plus conducting Arboriculture work while aloft. Assess tree health and recommend treatment for pests, diseases, and structural defectsConduct tree risk assessments and respond to hazardous tree situations,



including after hours emergenciesOperate and maintain specialized equipment such as arial lift devices, woodchippers, chain saws, stump grinders and standard tree climbing and tree rigging equipment where required in a safe and efficient manner. Assist in the implementation and oversight of municipal tree planting programsAssist in developing and maintaining an urban forestry and tree management plan. Advise staff and public on proper tree care, preservation, and by-law requirementsRespond to and direct public inquiries and service requestsDuring the winter, plow/salt and remove snow on various Town owned roadways, parking lots and facilities using shovels, dump trucks, tractors, loaders etc.; install, flood and maintain seasonal public ice rinksPerform other duties as assignedHealth and Safety, Customer ServicePerforms all duties in accordance with Ontario Health & Safety legislation and established policies & proceduresSubmits neat and complete written and electronic records including time sheets, maintenance history report forms and other records as directedPerform manual labour requiring lifting over 50 lbs. Follows equipment operating guidelinesEnsures all PPE is utilized and worn as per requirementsPerforms pre and post audits of all equipment utilizedComplete equipment work order forms as requiredResponds to customer inquiries according to established procedures and approved decision-making frameworkMaintains ongoing communication with internal staff and contractors to maintain a high level of efficiency and serviceComply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines, Arborist Industry Safe Work Practices Guide Third Edition and the Occupational Health and Safety ActEduca

📌 Arborist (Milton)
🏢 Town of Milton
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