Trades I - Urban Forestry - Temporary Full-time Municipality: Township of Langley This posting closed on May 7, 2013 at 4:30 PM Job ID: U038 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Parks Desgin and Development Job Description: Join a ???Community of Communities??? ??? the Township of Langley, home to over 100,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and, opportunities for professional development and career growth. The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time (from approx. June 3, 2013 to approx. December 20, 2013) Trades I ??? Urban Forestry to join our team of professionals in the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division, Parks Design and Development Department. Reporting to the Manager, Parks Design and Development you will be responsible in this unionized position for performing a variety of semi-skilled arboricultural and horticultural tasks, and assisting in the identification and treatment of diseased trees. You may assign, supervise and check the work of one or more staff, provide routine information to the public relating to arboriculture and provide follow-up to complaints or enquiries received from the public, as well as complete and maintain a variety of records. Your education will include completion of the 12th school grade supplemented by courses in Arboriculture and Horticulture plus sound related experience, including some supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Certified Tree Risk Assessor Qualification is desirable. Certification as an Arborist with the International Society of Arborists, a Provincial Pesticide Applicators License and a valid BC Class 5 (full-privilege) driver???s license is required. This position is defined by the Township of Langley as positions of trust (Child Safety) and requires a criminal record check. The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $30.25 per hour (2011 rates) plus 12% in lieu of benefits. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00am ??? 4:30pm. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please send your r??sum?? quoting competition file # U038 along with a cover letter and copies of the applicable certificates/designations, in confidence to: Mail or in person: Township of Langley Human Resources Division, 4th Floor 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 3J1 Fax #: 604.533.6129 Email: Visit the Careers section of the Township of Langley???s website at tol.ca for information on how to apply The closing date for this competition is by 4:30pm Tuesday, May 7, 2013 We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Web Address: tol.ca Address: Township of Langley 4th Floor Civic Facility 20338 65 Avenue Langley, BC, V2Y 3J1 E-mail: Fax: 604.533.6129 Opening Date: April 23, 2013 08:30 AM Closing Date: May 7, 2013 04:30 PM Back