Apply urban forestry expertise as an Arborist I with the Town of Oakville, maintaining municipal trees through pruning, removal, and climbing.

This permanent full time position supports Street Tree Operations and Woodlands and Parks Tree Operations. Arborists perform hands-on maintenance, operate specialized equipment, maintain CityWorks records, and respond to service requests. The work includes hydro line clearing, grid pruning, and woodland tree care across municipal properties.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform pruning, removal, cabling, and tree maintenance tasks
- Operate bucket trucks, chippers, chainsaws, skid steers, and stumpers
- Maintain work orders, activity cards, and tailboard talk plans




- Provide work direction and training while ensuring safety compliance
- Participate in rotational on-call and emergency storm response

Requirements:

- Urban Forestry, Arboriculture, or related certificate or diploma
- Valid IHSA Safety in Line Clearing Certificate
- ISA Certified Arborist or Provincial Arborist 444A certification
- Utility Arborist 444B certification
- Minimum two years of climbing and arboriculture experience

Bring certified arboriculture, equipment operation, and tree maintenance expertise to municipal properties throughout the Town of Oakville.

📌 Municipal Arborist Urban Forestry (Oakville)
🏢 Oakville
📍 Oakville