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The Role
Perform outdoor tree planting and maintenance, pruning, removals, inventory and trail upkeep. Operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders and related equipment safely. Respond to public requests, assist with tree inventory and young tree care, and complete records and preventive maintenance tasks.
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REPORTS TO: Forestry Supervisor
LOCATION: Initial Placement – Green Lane Sports Complex
Minimum Qualifications:
Duration: September to December 40 hours/week (days, evenings, weekends)
The application deadline is 9:00 a.m. on Monday August 10, 2026.
Date of Posting: Wednesday July 29, 2026
The County of Brant is committed to accessible recruitment practices. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
LOCATION: Initial Placement – Green Lane Sports Complex
Minimum Qualifications:
- Secondary school.
- 1 year experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture operations, or a related field.
- Experience with tools and equipment.
- Good knowledge of tree identification, invasive species, pruning, hazard tree removal, proactive maintenance, and tree planting.
- Working knowledge of digital applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Good communication skills relating to other staff members and the general public.
- Good interpersonal and records management skills.
- Demonstrated safe work practices in compliance with applicable legislation including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Book 7 – Ontario Traffic Manual, County of Brant Health & Safety Policies & Procedures, etc.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, and weekend shifts.
- Valid Class G driver’s licence and acceptable driver’s abstract.
- Acceptable police records check.
- Post-secondary education in an Urban Forestry/Arboriculture or related discipline.
- Demonstrated knowledge of chainsaws, chippers, and related equipment.
- Experience working with a GIS-based tree inventory systems.
- Knowledge of rope and rigging techniques.
- Prior experience working in a municipal setting.
- Chainsaw operators certification.
- Active involvement in the operation of tree planting and tree maintenance outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Daily review of tree maintenance requests including but not limited to pruning, removal, stumping, and planting.
- Conduct tree inventory tasks and assist with trail maintenance.
- Active involvement in the care and preventative maintenance of related equipment.
- Operate specialized equipment in a safe and efficient manner, including chippers, chainsaws, stump grinders, and pruning tools.
- Support the County’s young tree maintenance program which includes watering, mulching and pruning of newly planted trees on County lands.
- Provide excellent customer service; respond to the needs of customers and staff as required.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Duration: September to December 40 hours/week (days, evenings, weekends)
The application deadline is 9:00 a.m. on Monday August 10, 2026.
Date of Posting: Wednesday July 29, 2026
The County of Brant is committed to accessible recruitment practices. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Skills Required
- Secondary school education
- 1 year experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture operations, or related field
- Experience with tools and equipment (chainsaws, chippers, pruning tools, stump grinders)
- Good knowledge of tree identification, invasive species, pruning, hazard tree removal, proactive maintenance, and tree planting
- Working knowledge of digital applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Good communication skills with staff and the public
- Good interpersonal and records management skills
- Demonstrated safe work practices in compliance with applicable legislation and policies
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, and weekend shifts
- Valid Class G driver's licence and acceptable driver's abstract
- Acceptable police records check
- Post-secondary education in Urban Forestry/Arboriculture or related discipline
- Demonstrated knowledge of chainsaws, chippers, and related equipment
- Experience working with GIS-based tree inventory systems
- Knowledge of rope and rigging techniques
- Prior experience working in a municipal setting
- Chainsaw operators certification
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