Landscape Technician I - Naturalization Initiatives

The City of Edmonton is seeking a motivated and skilled Landscape Technician I - Naturalization Initiatives to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the planning, monitoring, and management of naturalized areas within the City. You will contribute to the implementation of key City plans such as Greener as We Grow, the Urban Forestry Asset Management Plan, and Edmonton's Community Energy Transition Strategy. This position is essential in supporting the City's environmental goals, including planting 2 million new trees, achieving net zero per person GHG emissions, and increasing the City's urban canopy. If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and have a background in landscape technology or a related field, we encourage you to apply!

What will you do?

• Select potential sites for naturalization, including conversion, volunteer, and contractor tree planting
• Develop planting plans based on plant physiology, site conditions, and available resources
• Oversee and inspect contract work related to naturalization, ensuring conformance to contracts and City standards
• Monitor and track plant materials, perform site inspections, and update geospatial maps of assets
• Respond to public and internal inquiries, provide education about Naturalization Initiatives, and review landscape plans

• Completion of a two (2) year technology diploma in Forestry, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Technology, Urban Planning or a related field with two (2) years of related work experience in landscape planning and construction, urban forest management, restoration or reclamation

OR

• Journeyman Landscape Horticulturist with two (2) years of related work experience in landscape planning and construction, urban forest management, restoration or reclamation

Assets:

• Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
• Accreditation in Landscape Architectural Technologist (LAT)
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification

Skills required for success:

• Ability to interpret landscape plans and specifications
• Ability to identify native plant species, especially trees and shrubs
• Ability to identify invasive weed species legislated under the Alberta Weed Control Act
• Proficiency in Google applications, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Meet
• Ability to use ArcGIS software and applications
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment
• Ability to provide supervision of external contractors
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position

Work Environment:

• This position involves a combination of fieldwork and office work
• Fieldwork will involve exposure to various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, dry/humid/dusty conditions, precipitation, and brightness/darkness
• The role may also involve exposure to irritating plants, chemicals, mechanical/electrical hazards, and animals
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 temporary position for up to 9 months

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $34.315 - $43.102 (Hourly); $71,649.720 - $89,996.980 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: AG/SO

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