Co-op Student, Forestry

Co-op Student Forestry

Public Works Transportation Maintenance

Status: Temporary Full Time Duration 8 months May 2026 - December 2026

Salary Range: $24.33per hour

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: 2 Copper Rd Brampton

Hours of work:35 hours per week

This role provides a valuable opportunity for University or College students to gain relevant experience make new connections and work within an engaging and professional environment all while contributing to our community.

What you will do in this role:

• To assist staff with inspection of Regional road green infrastructure assets such as: trees tree watering devices shrubs landscaped beds and grass boulevards.
• Perform green infrastructure asset inspections and assess for condition size remedial actions / problem solving as required and the residual financial implications.
• Document asset inspections using a tablet computer and GPS Trimble Unit.
• Update GIS Roadway asset data for use in the printing of maps and calculating asset quantities.
• Assist with developing and administering plans for maintenance activities
• Administrate repair contract/contractor with priority lists and effectively evaluate such works.
• Provides field verifications on work completed by external contractors on Regional roads.
• Assist with identifying required remediation and/or removal and replacement for damaged assets.
• Prepare and compile related work orders to efficiently manage workflow and schedule contractors.

• Assist with creating and implementing data spreadsheets for inventory and inspections.
• Monitor update and create GIS and Excel sheet data for the Regions green infrastructure asset inventory.
• Creation of new and/or modify existing electronic forms including the utilization of complex formula in Microsoft Excel.
• Assist with implementing record keeping with best practices material reviews and maintenance manuals and if required provide recommendations as required.
• Researching products for inclusion on the Regions approved materials list.
• Assist with policy research and development implementing Best Practice protocols.
• Assist with annual and season budget preparation.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What the role requires:

• Currently enrolled in university or college co-op program in an environmental field such as Forestry/Horticultural Technology and or landscape architecture
• Ability to identify tree shrub and natural vegetation species found in the urban and natural environments
• Must have a valid G drivers license (in good standing)
• Familiar with best practices for tree care (identify proper pruning cuts watering frequencies etc.)
• Familiar with basic forest measurement practices
• Experience with tree surveying equipment including a clinometer and Trimble GPS unit
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft office (Word Excel and PowerPoint etc.)
• Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job which requires moderate driving lifting and walking.
• Previous work experience would be an asset.
• Must have safety shoes or boots with CSA Green Patch rating

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Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.