Job Type: Permanent
Hourly Wage: $40.37
Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below): November 17, 2026
Openings: 1
Position Summary About Milton Join 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? Hourly Rate: $40.37
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 perks 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, please visit Why Milton
Position Summary The Department of Community Services, Facility, Operations & Environment 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.
Major Job Responsibilities Execute day to day activities related to urban forestry operations
Performs 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 removal
When 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 defects
Conduct tree risk assessments and respond to hazardous tree situations, including after hours emergencies
Operate 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 programs
Assist in developing and maintaining an urban forestry and tree management plan.
Advise staff and public on proper tree care, preservation, and by-law requirements
Respond to and direct public inquiries and service requests
During 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 rinks
Perform other duties as assigned
Health and Safety, Customer Service Performs all duties in accordance with Ontario Health & Safety legislation and established policies & procedures
Submits neat and complete written and electronic records including time sheets, maintenance history report forms and other records as directed
Perform manual labour requiring lifting over 50 lbs.
Follows equipment operating guidelines
Ensures all PPE is utilized and worn as per requirements
Perform pre and post audits of all equipment utilized
Complete equipment work order forms as required
Responds to customer inquiries according to established procedures and approved decision-making framework
Maintains ongoing communication with internal staff and contractors to maintain a high level of efficiency and service
Comply 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 Safet

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📌 Arborist (Ontario)
🏢 Milton
📍 Ontario