This position provides technical expertise and support to Arboriculture and Urban Forestry faculty and students in researching, designing, planning, demonstrating and delivering laboratory and field exercises. This role may also involve participation in field trips and field-based learning activities.
In addition, this position, tests, evaluates, installs and maintains related equipment and supplies in a safe and secure environment and ensures that safety procedures are followed for the protection of students and faculty.
Expertise in arboriculture and urban forestry operations is essential to supporting student learning within the program.
This position is a 10 month position (September to June)
This position has been designated as on-campus and is expected on-site 100% of the time.
For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Job Description
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Completion of a one (1) year college certificate in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry or related field. Additional vocation certifications required include; DZ license, Professional Chainsaw Operator Training, ISA Arborist Certification and/or ISA Certified Tree Worker and Electrical Awareness Training.
A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in small engine troubleshooting and repair.
Practical experience in mechanical repair and maintenance.
Current experience in the latest safe arboriculture practices as per Arborist Safe Work Practices.
Leadership experience.
Proven oral and written communications skills.
Experience working in a team environment.
Proven organization and planning skills.
Working knowledge in Windows environment and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in an educational or training setting
Proven knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in the field.
Experience providing student assistance in a learning environment and driving a bucket truck are assets.
Comfortable/proficient operating a range of industry equipment including a tractor, skid steer and sawmill
We want to help our employees build a secure future for themselves and their loved ones. As an employee, you have access to a defined benefit pension through the CAAT Pension Plan that provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options without the stress of managing it yourself and making investment decisions. Explore a career choice with a pension at CAAT Pension Plan.
Please Note: Support Staff
Internal candidates will receive first consideration in accordance with our Support Staff Collective Agreement during the internal posting period of five (5) days.
Fleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. Our mandate is to challenge societal inequities to achieve a cultural climate of inclusion, belonging and psychological safety. We are committed to being a welcoming place for all, where the needs of our diverse populations are met, and varying perspectives enrich our communities.
We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our community including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.
The College provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should inform our Human Resources staff what support(s) you may require to ensure your equal participation.
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