Forestry Supervisor (Management & Executives)

Supervise, organize, coordinate, coach and mentor staff within the Public Works Department;

Plan, supervise, coordinate and schedule the care and operation of the urban forest and related arboricultural programs, including all forestry, utility line clearing and tree inspector programs;

Develop and implement training material, inform employees of, and enforce departmental procedures;

Participate in various committees such as the Health & Safety Committee and Community group committees;

Coordinate project requirements, reports, contracts, budgets, tenders and agreements;

Must be an active participant on the departmental management team with the ability to perform in all aspects of Public Works;

Assist management in the recruitment and establishment of a service environment which empowers staff, pursues “best practices” and promotes new and innovative approaches to service delivery and enhances workforce skills development;

Assist in the development and enforcement of policies and guidelines to optimize infrastructure life cycle and achieve competent, efficient and effective delivery of services;

Ensure compliance with corporate policies, protocols and workplace rules, as well as provincial legislation requirements, including the Occupational Health & Safety Act and ensure compliance with personal protective equipment;

Respond to and deal with public, businesses, other city departments and division requests, for all Public Works issues.

Qualifications, Competencies

2 year diploma in Forestry or a related field

Preference will be given to candidates who are active members of ISA Ontario and are ISA Arborist certified and Utility Arborist certified;

5 years related experience in Arboriculture and Utility Line Cleaning including 3 years working in a Supervisory capacity;

Must have EUSA certification;

Possess mobile crane licence;

Proven experience in bucket truck, tree climbing, roping & rigging, utility line clearing, traffic control;

Must be a competent person and meet the definition and requirements of “Supervisor” in the Occupational Health & Safety Act;

Ability to actively take a supervisory role for winter control and other activities within Public Works.

Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

Effective communication; future-oriented, positive, enthusiastic, creative and diligent; will ensure a competent delivery of services within a safe, efficient and effective work environment;

Must possess strong, effective Customer Service and interpersonal skills;

Excellent leadership skills with ability to coach, motivate and develop employees;

Demonstrated conflict management skills and strong problem solving skills;

Sound knowledge of related acts and legislation including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, related environmental legislation as well as WHMIS training knowledge;

Ability to coordinate projects and participate effectively as a team player;

Knowledge of administering policies working in a unionized environment and within the collective agreement;

Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and strong knowledge of other software such as email and internet;

Ability to work in a busy environment and manage multiple priorities effectively;

Will be required to work any and all shifts including weekends and after hours;

Must participate in the on-call duty supervisor rotation;

Must be in good physical condition to perform major strength and mobility demands of the position;

Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions in a safe and efficient manner;

Thorough knowledge and ability to operate related equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner;

Demonstrated ability to perform under stressful conditions;

Maintain a valid Class ‘DZ’ License with a satisfactory driver’s abstract;

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory CPIC (Criminal Record Check) at own expense.