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Property Operations & Grounds Steward
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 62,228.00 - $ 82,974.00 · Full-time
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- Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 62,228.00 - $ 82,974.00
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Positions available
- 4
- Posting language
- English
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Job Opportunity
Role: Arborist II
Organization: The City of Mississauga
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Req ID: 28536
Vacancy Type: Combination
Number of Positions: 4
Closing Date: 09/30/2026
Job Summary
Are you passionate about trees and working outdoors in a forward-thinking workplace that puts your safety first and is committed to quality work? We are seeking talented arborists who are passionate about caring for trees. You will be an integral member of an award-winning team that performs tree care services safely and efficiently on streets, parks, and natural areas of one of Canada’s largest cities. You will work alongside some of the top arborists in the country in a non-unionized environment with access to the best gear and an amazing team culture where your skills are valued and your voice is heard. You will be part of an agile team where everyone works aloft, on the ground, as a tree climber, and aerial lift operator as needed.
Your pay will be negotiated based on your experience, abilities, and qualifications, and your benefits and perks will include access to a defined benefit pension plan (OMERS), competitive paid vacation, and a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, and access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Duties And Responsibilities
Grade: C
Hours of Work: 40
Work Location: 3240 Mavis Rd. Mississauga ON, L5C 3K1
Work Structure: On-site
Organization Unit: CMS/Forestry Mtnce & Ops
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment , Forestry
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
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Role: Arborist II
Organization: The City of Mississauga
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Req ID: 28536
Vacancy Type: Combination
Number of Positions: 4
Closing Date: 09/30/2026
Job Summary
Are you passionate about trees and working outdoors in a forward-thinking workplace that puts your safety first and is committed to quality work? We are seeking talented arborists who are passionate about caring for trees. You will be an integral member of an award-winning team that performs tree care services safely and efficiently on streets, parks, and natural areas of one of Canada’s largest cities. You will work alongside some of the top arborists in the country in a non-unionized environment with access to the best gear and an amazing team culture where your skills are valued and your voice is heard. You will be part of an agile team where everyone works aloft, on the ground, as a tree climber, and aerial lift operator as needed.
Your pay will be negotiated based on your experience, abilities, and qualifications, and your benefits and perks will include access to a defined benefit pension plan (OMERS), competitive paid vacation, and a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, and access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Inspect and assess the health, structure, and condition of trees and woody plants, identify any pests, diseases, or defects, and determine work required
- Perform all arboricultural tasks as directed by a crew lead, including basic and advanced tree climbing, rigging, pruning, and removal work at various heights and in proximity to energized conductors
- Ascend, descend, and work aloft safely and proficiently in trees of all sizes on streets, parks, and natural areas
- Operate, inspect, and maintain vehicles, equipment, and gear (i.e. pickup trucks, bucket trucks, crane trucks, dump truck, brush chipper, chainsaw, pole saw, etc.)
- Communicate and interact frequently with the public and clients in a professional manner to address tree and work site concerns
- Work independently and as part of a crew in a collaborative manner
- Establish traffic control and other protective measures to secure the work site in accordance with legislation and best practice
- Provide technical advice and expertise to other staff and stakeholders
- Provide functional guidance and training to other staff
- Participate in job safety briefings and tailboards, identify safety hazards and concerns to crew lead and supervisor
- Maintain digital records of daily tasks and updates to tree inventory
- Participate in the mandatory Forestry On-Call Program (24/7 after-hours on-call rotation, and call-out for emergencies)
- May be required to work to overtime and/or work shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays
- Work in compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards, ANSI Z133 Safey Standard, ISA Best Management Practices, Arborist Safe Work Practices, Electrical and Utility Safety Rules)
- Participate in all mandated training
- Act as crew lead as required
- Perform other duties as required
- Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, or the approved equivalent education and/or experience
- Must be an ISA Certified Arborist and/or ISA Certified Tree Climber or obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
- Must possess IHSA Utility Line Clearing Technician Proficiency (Utility Arborist) training or obtain within the first 6 months of employment
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ), Skilled Trades Ontario Certificate of Qualification as an Arborist (444A) and/or Utility Arborist (444B) would be an asset
- Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class D License with Z Endorsement (or higher) with an acceptable driving record, or obtain within the first 6 weeks of employment
- Must be able to obtain a driver’s abstract at your own expense
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience performing arboricultural tasks, including tree climbing, rigging, pruning, and removal work at various heights and in proximity to energized conductors
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards, ANSI Z133 Safey Standard, ISA Best Management Practices, Arborist Safe Work Practices)
- Must be physically capable of safely performing all required duties in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain, perform heavy lifting (50 lbs)
Grade: C
Hours of Work: 40
Work Location: 3240 Mavis Rd. Mississauga ON, L5C 3K1
Work Structure: On-site
Organization Unit: CMS/Forestry Mtnce & Ops
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment , Forestry
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
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Responsibilities
Inspect trees and woody plants, assess their health and risks, and perform climbing, rigging, pruning, and removal work across streets, parks, and natural areas. Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment, secure worksites, communicate with the public, support and train staff, maintain records, and participate in safety briefings and emergency on-call rotations.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary education in arboriculture, urban forestry, or an approved equivalent, at least two years of relevant arboricultural experience, and ISA Arborist and/or Tree Climber certification or the ability to obtain it within six months. Candidates must also hold or obtain the required Ontario Class D licence with Z endorsement, complete utility line clearance training, and be physically able to perform demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions.
Skills
- Tree Health and Risk Assessment
- Tree Climbing
- Rigging
- Pruning
- Tree Removal
- Aerial Lift Operation
- Chainsaw Operation
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Traffic Control
- Worksite Safety
- Public Communication
- Crew Collaboration
- Staff Training and Guidance
- Digital Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response
- Utility Line Clearance
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Extended Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
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Categories
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Trades
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Arboriculture
- Urban Forestry
- Tree Health Assessment
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
- ISA Certified Arborist
- ISA Certified Tree Climber
- Utility Arborist
- Utility Line Clearance
- Tree Climbing
- Rigging
- Pruning
- Tree Removal
- Aerial Lift
- Chainsaw
- Pole Saw
- Brush Chipper
- Bucket Truck
- Crane Truck
- Traffic Control
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Highway Traffic Act
- ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards
- ANSI Z133 Safety Standard
- ISA Best Management Practices
- Arborist Safe Work Practices
- Electrical and Utility Safety Rules
- Tree Inventory
- Emergency On-Call Program