Program Manager Urban Forestry Program Manager Forestry
Program Manager Urban Forestry Program Manager Forestry
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ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people.Local government is organized in a twotier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a fulltime employee and includes employermatched contributions.
- Employer of Choice Recognized as the highestranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for daytoday products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager Natural Heritage and Forestry is responsible for leading the development and implementation of programs related to the protection conservation and management of the Regions urban and rural forest resources including overseeing the planning protection planting and maintenance of Regional street trees VivaNext streetscapes and other softscapes; contributing to the management of the York Regional Forest implementation of the Invasive Species program and Greening Strategy and administration of the Forest Conservation Bylaw.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
- Takes a lead role in the development and implementation of strategic programs related to the sustainable management of the Regional street trees VivaNext streetscapes and other softscapes.
- Manages and coordinates consultants tender processes and contracts and ensures conformance to design and contract guidelines.
- Works with management to review program delivery identify gaps and improve delivery consistent with program growth and urbanization of the Region.
- Develops coordinates and implements program communications technology transfer public outreach and education initiatives.
- Reviews and analyses existing programs and processes for improvement; provides technical support for the evaluation design and implementation of changes.
- Oversees the strategic management of urban forests including collaboration with agencies Regional and local municipalities counties and cities.
- Manages and coordinates the development and implementation of annual landscape planting and the maintenance contracts.
- Oversees the development and implementation of asset and maintenance management systems for street trees and other vegetation including landscaping requirements related to forestry arboriculture and horticultural needs.
- Oversees the review of development utility installation maintenance applications and capital infrastructure projects as it relates to the Regions green infrastructure.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Forestry or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum three 3 years of experience in urban or rural forestry with responsibilities for planning contract administration maintenance and planting operations project management enforcement and minimum of one 1 year of direct supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of budget preparation financial management of operational programs/projects including monitoring and control.
- Knowledge of urban forestry best practices in relation to the planning planting and maintenance of trees and other vegetation including invasive species management.
- Knowledge to interpret engineering road related drawings development proposals and plans in the context of vegetation protection and streetscaping.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Standards Acts and Regulations.
- Demonstrated ability in the Regions leadership and core competencies.
- Valid Ontario Class G drivers license free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
- Ability to work outside regular business hours.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
