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Common roles: Retail sales associate, Registered nurse, Practical nurse.

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CAD / year	70,000.00	214
CAD / month	6,771.79	23

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Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 8% hybrid, 91% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Forestry Management Assistant

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 26.29 - $ 35.06 · Temporary

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Pay: Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 26.29 - $ 35.06
Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Positions available: 4
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

Original job description

Trees, Urban forests, Urban forestry

Position: Forestry Management Assistant

Organization: The City of Mississauga

Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Req ID: 28632

Vacancy Type: Temporary

Number of Positions: 4

Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Job Summary

Kick-start your career in urban forestry with the City of Mississauga.

As a Forestry Management Assistant, you will be on the front lines of building and protecting the City’s urban forest – working outdoors in parks, neighbourhoods and natural areas while gaining real world experience that blends field work, technology and community engagement.

In this role, you will work as part of a collaborative team, gaining hands-on experience through a mix of field and office-based activities.

We are currently hiring for four Forestry Management Assistant positions:

Forestry Planning and Permits (1 position): Help protect the urban forest by supporting compliance with the Public and Private Tree Protection Bylaws
Forestry Resource Management (2 positions): Contribute to the proactive care and maintenance of the urban forest by assessing trees and collecting data for our tree inventory
Forestry Capital Delivery Team (1 position): Contribute directly to city-wide tree planting initiatives that enhance parks, boulevards, and other public spaces across Mississauga.

Employment Period: Up to December 31, 2027

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm with occasional weeknight and weekend shifts as required.

Duties And Responsibilities

Provide recommendations for tree planting locations and species within public road allowances and City parks.
Respond and address resident tree planting service requests.
Perform field audits to validate work orders assigned to contractors and ensure they are completed in accordance with the contracts.
Assists in monitoring and assessing the health and condition of existing and newly planted trees, vegetation, and other forestry assets on streets and parks and identifying and reporting on any deficiencies or work required.
Support natural area restoration projects by assessing field conditions, such as wildlife, invasive species, insects, access supports for events (washrooms, parking, etc), utilities, etc.
Support Forestry events by providing instruction or information on the Forestry Section to the public, ensuring event documentation is collected and maintained (waivers, contact lists, etc.).
Screen development applications for completeness and identify potential impacts on trees or natural heritage features for further review.
Provides functional guidance to summer students and volunteers on an as needed basis.
Collects data and completes research for Forestry projects as directed by Supervisor or delegate.
Maintains accurate record keeping of Forestry records including updating GIS maps, spreadsheets and data.
Accurately operate and maintain specialized scientific data collection, diagnostic or geospatial equipment (i.e. GPS, GIS, RTK).
Assist with ground-based assistance with arboricultural tasks such as, tree pruning, removals, stumping, etc.
Safely operate and maintain common forestry vehicles, tools, and equipment;
Provide status updates on resident inquiries via email and phone.
Provide administrative support including photocopying, scanning, filing.
Process permit applications, event registrations, fee payments, or invoices.
Other duties assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

Post-secondary degree or diploma in forestry, arboriculture, urban forestry, ecology, environmental science or a related field.
Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of related work experience or an approved equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of urban forestry, arboriculture, and/or ecological principles and practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, GIS, computers, mobile devices.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to plan, organize and complete assigned duties effectively and efficiently within assigned timelines.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Familiarity with common forestry equipment, vehicles, and tools.
Valid Ontario Class G2 Driver’s License or higher with an acceptable driving record.
Must be willing to obtain and provide a current driver's abstract at their own expense.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain, and perform heavy lifting (50lbs), shoveling, bending and kneeling for extended periods of time.
Must be flexible and able to work overtime, weekends, attend evening meetings, and special events.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 26.29 - $ 35.06

Grade: TB

Hours of Work: 40

Work Location: 3240 Mavis Rd. Mississauga ON, L5C 1T8

Work Structure: On-site

Organization Unit: CMS/Forestry Resource Management

Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment , Forestry

Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Responsibilities

Support urban forestry programs through tree assessments, planting recommendations, field audits, restoration work, and review of development applications for potential impacts on trees and natural heritage. Maintain forestry records and geospatial data, assist with public inquiries and events, and provide field and administrative support.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree or diploma in forestry, arboriculture, urban forestry, ecology, environmental science, or a related field, plus one to two years of related experience or an approved equivalent. Candidates need relevant forestry or ecological knowledge, Microsoft Office and GIS proficiency, a valid Ontario G2 or higher driver's licence, and the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varied weather.

Skills

Urban Forestry
Arboriculture
Tree Health Assessment
Tree Planting
GIS
GPS
RTK Equipment
Microsoft Office
Field Data Collection
Ecological Assessment
Natural Area Restoration
Permit Processing
Record Keeping
Public Communication
Teamwork
Forestry Equipment Operation

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Keywords

Urban Forestry
Forestry Management
Arboriculture
Tree Protection Bylaws
Tree Inventory
Tree Planting
Tree Health Assessment
Natural Area Restoration
Ecology
Natural Heritage
Invasive Species
Development Applications
GIS
GPS
RTK
Microsoft Office
Field Audits
Contractor Work Orders
Forestry Equipment
Tree Pruning
Tree Removal
Stumping
Data Collection
Record Keeping
Permit Processing
Public Engagement

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