Job Type:
Permanent Department:
Hourly Wage:
$40.37 Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):
November 17, 2026 Openings:
1
Position Summary
About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.
Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.
What We Offer?
This position is eligible for the following:
•Hourly Rate: $40.37
•Benefits: Regular full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package, with all premiums paid by the Town, an Employee Assistance Program, top-up maternity/parental leave benefits and life insurance.
•Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan
•Paid time off, including vacation, incidental and volunteer days
•Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
•Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town’s compressed work-week program (for eligible positions)
•For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton
Position Summary
The Department of Community Services, Facility, Operations & Environment Division is accepting applications for one (1) full time Arborist. This position reports to the Supervisor, Operations - Forestry. This is a unionized position, IBEW Local 636.
The Arborist supports daily activities of arborist services within the division. The Arborist will perform a variety of operational tasks and be responsible for the care, maintenance, and preservation of trees on municipal property, including streets, parks cemeteries and other public spaces. This position ensures the health and safety of the Town’s urban forest through skilled tree work, inspections and preventative maintenance while ensuring they are meeting service levels and following all safety standards. Provide guidance and training to other staff including seasonal and summer staff.
Major Job Responsibilities
Execute day to day activities related to urban forestry operations
Performs and assists in directing and coordinating day-to-day activities for summer and seasonal staff, instructs in the use of proper safety equipment, oversee the proper usage of tools and equipment, mentoring and updating arboriculture best practices.
Perform skilled tree maintenance (ground and aloft) including pruning, rigging installation and inspection of tree supplemental support systems, fertilizing, and tree removal
When required, accessing tree canopies (ascending, descending and working aloft and using a chain saw aloft) using only Town approved gear and equipment, and Town approve climbing techniques; plus conducting Arboriculture work while aloft.
Assess tree health and recommend treatment for pests, diseases, and structural defects
Conduct tree risk assessments and respond to hazardous tree situations, including after hours emergencies
Operate and maintain specialized equipment such as arial lift devices, woodchippers, chain saws, stump grinders and standard tree climbing and tree rigging equipment where required in a safe and efficient manner. Assist in the implementation and oversight of municipal tree planting programs
Assist in developing and maintaining an urban forestry and tree management plan.
Advise staff and public on proper tree care, preservation, and by-law requirements
Respond to and direct public inquiries and service requests
During the winter, plow/salt and remove snow on various Town owned roadways, parking lots and facilities using shovels, dump trucks, tractors, loaders etc.; install, flood and maintain seasonal public ice rinks
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