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- Job ID #32281: Arborist I
- Union: CUPE Local 5167
- Job Description ID #: 705
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 28th, 2026.
- Duration: Up to 12 months
- Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reports to the Supervisor, Urban of Forestry. Directs and works with a crew to perform Urban Forestry operations.

GENERAL DUTIES

Direct and work with a crew to trim, remove and reinforce trees. Clean site of debris.

Climb trees; wear climbing gear.

Drive, operate and inspect various equipment including trucks and tractor, aerial tower, power saws, pruners, brush chipper, tree stumper and other associated equipment and hand tools.

Set up signs and cones for traffic control, direct traffic in association with the work site.

Inspect trees, record condition and problems; recommend action.





Receive and investigate complaints.

Complete various inspection, maintenance and daily work sheets. Complete truck and daily work sheets.

Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles, equipment and tools such as greasing, sharpening and adjusting, wax boom.

Spray trees with pesticides. Remove nests such as bees and wasps.

Receive and answer inquiries at job site from public, utilities and staff.

Plant and transplant trees by both mechanical and hand methods.

Perform forestry operations in adverse weather conditions by working at various heights, including work in proximity to energized conductors. Perform tree maintenance and tree removal using aerial device and/or manual climbing using approved climbing and safety equipment and techniques.

Assist in the training and development of forestry staff.

Ensure that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, material and/or procedures required to perform the assigned duties. Ensure that all employees perform work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure that appropriate action is recommended for those employees who do not work in compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Forestry trade related training and experience related to the duties listed above normally acquired by a combinatio

📌 Job ID #32281: Arborist I (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada