Forestry Inspector

Position Details

• File Number:
• Employee Group: Local 101
• Service Area: Environment and Infrastructure
• Division: Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management
• Job Type: Full-Time Temporary (up to 2 years)
• Number of Openings: 2
• Salary Range: $56,447 - $79,138 (Level 11)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Engagement Type: Temporary
• Department: Forestry Operations
• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Urban Forestry Hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Police Record Check: Required

Summary of Duties

Reports to and carries out work under the direction of the Supervisor, Forestry Operations or designate. Reviews tree planting operations to be performed in new plans of subdivision. Reviews files, gathers data, communicates and performs contract administration. Makes recommendations for acceptance of plant material and release of securities held. Performs inspections for tree work orders, on trimming, removal and tree planting warranties. Enters and updates current data onto City of London Tree Inventory.

Work Performed

• Performs tree inspections using current industry tree risk assessment methods and International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment forms.
• Performs woodlot perimeter and trail inspections for tree risk management, identifying hazard trees.
• Meets with City staff and contractors at pre-construction meetings to review City of London construction project requirements, expected job performance requirements and tender document details.
• Monitors contracts in regard to tree-related items and tree protection.
• Provides contractor monitoring with communication and materials to be distributed on-site during contracts at time of planting.
• Provides on-site direction to the tree contractor regarding tree trimming, removal and planting locations and species substitutions as required.
• Coordinates, reviews and administers street tree planting operations and City parks in accordance with City policies, procedures and guidelines and tender documents.
• Arranges for soil testing procedures and documentation to be carried out in each plan of subdivision prior to planting operations according to City specifications.
• Tests for tree decay using electronic testing equipment and instructs other staff in its use as requested.
• Ensures compliance with City policies and guidelines regarding street tree planting in new subdivisions and documents contractor failures to comply.
• Summarizes and files completed tree planting data for each plan of subdivision.
• Updates tree inventory data on the City's computerized street tree inventory system, including on-site data capture via handheld device.
• Confirms accuracy of invoicing received from contractors and forwards documentation to Supervisor, Forestry Operations for processing.
• Performs other forestry operations related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year College diploma as a Forestry Technician, in Arboriculture or Urban Forestry, or equivalent, is required.
• Knowledge of soil components and testing methodology is an asset.
• Geographic Information Systems experience is an asset.

Experience

Two years of previous related experience in forestry or arboriculture is required.

Specialized Training & Licenses

• Valid International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist certification.
• Valid International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
• Valid Class G Driver's license required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain good customer relations.
• Ability to use computerized equipment for data entry and understanding of spreadsheets.

Additional Information

These positions are permanent full-time being filled on a temporary full-time basis for up to 2 years and are currently under review.

Hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.

Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.