Inspector in arboriculture

Inspector in arboriculture
Public Works Division Technical Services

Maternity leave replacement
Expected start date: March 6, 2023

The work consists of informing citizens and ensuring the application of municipal by-laws according to their area of expertise. They will conduct tree-related investigations and inspections and recommend a diagnosis and prescribes appropriate remedial measures or treatments.

The workplace is at 180, Clyde Road. The working schedule is from Monday to Friday, from 7:00 to 15:00.

EXAMPLES OF TASKS PERFROMED

• Performs surveys and inspections related to trees.

• Communicates, by telephone or on occasion by site visits, with the applicants to transmit to them any relevant information.

• Analyzes the state of health of the trees as well as their structural condition and their environmental situation. Establishes a diagnosis and prescribes corrective measures or treatments based on the assessment of dangerousness factors.

• Ensures the application of municipal and provincial by-law on its function with citizens, businesses, contractors, etc.

• Collaborates on the strategy of screening and prevention of Emerald Ash Borer in order to preserve trees.

• Provides advice and follow up with private tree owners.

• Evaluates applications for permits to cut down private trees or the use of pesticides according to the current by-law. Recommend the issuance of relevant permits.

• Produces records, statistics, reports and correspondence relating to its activities.

• Provides the necessary coordination and support to foremen and their employees during work related to their function.

• Makes an inventory of park and street trees. Updates the computerized directory of trees. Formulates recommendations for IT professionals on system evolution and application development.

• Participates in the development of the systematic tree pruning program. Patrol with the responsible technical officer or foreman; established an emergency clearance.

• Performs any other related task.
INSTRUCTION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Instruction :
Hold a specialized CEGEP diploma in forestry or any other appropriated sector and profile.

Experience :
Possess one (1) years of experience in a job that allows the incumbent to become familiar with the field of employment.

REQUIRED QUALITIES

Knowledge :
spoken and written French and English*;

*Knowledge of English is a requirement due to potential interactions with the Town’s citizens.

Skill or abilities :
to carry out inspection and investigation work;
to write clear and concise reports;
to make diagnoses;
to judge the dangerousness of the trees;
to adopt an appropriate client approach;
to be tactful and courteous;
to be autonomous.

Requirements:
Have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle.

CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS

The Town of Mount Royal has advantageous working conditions for its employees. For this position, it
offers, among others:

• The pay scale is from $33.88 an hour to $44.29 an hour;
• Stable schedule of 35 hours per week from Monday to Friday;
• Summer schedule;
• Mobile days, and sick leave;
• On-the-job development.

PLEASE NOTE :

Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 17, 2023.

Interested persons must send their candidacy, by email, to Vanessa Abdulezer, Human Resources Advisor at humanresources@town.mount-royal.qc.ca mentioning the competition number 2023-03.