If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Urban Forestry Technician is part of a multi-jurisdictional team that delivers urban forestry services and expertise. You will implement bylaws that impact public trees, complete development reviews, perform risk assessments, and educate others on related urban forestry topics to ensure that The City has a healthy, safe and sustainable urban forest. Primary duties include:

• Preserve and protect The City's urban forest by reviewing and commenting on development permit applications and plans, performing field inspections of site prior to any development and during development, assess tree condition and appraise the tree's monetary value, review and approve public tree removal requests, and enforce and ensure compliance to City Tree Protection Bylaws.
• Perform all levels of tree risk assessments of the urban forest. Respond and resolve public inquiries pertaining to public trees. Liaise with other business units on legal issues related to public trees.
• Represent Urban Forestry on a range of construction projects delivered by internal business units and external companies; prepare specialized technical reports, proposals and practical manuals that provide detailed analysis.
• Deliver informational sessions on tree health, planting and pruning; educate internal staff and external clients on trees, best practices, valuations and Urban Forestry policies, procedures and programs.

Qualifications

• A completed 2 year diploma in horticulture, forestry or a related field plus at least 5 years of related experience; OR
• A Journeyman Landscape Gardener certificate plus at least 6 years of related experience.
• Certifications with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is required.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency) with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges OR; a valid Graduated Driver's Licence (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits and no current charges or suspensions pending is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, 311 Motorola System, Public One Stop Service Experience (POSSE), Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Parks Asset Reporting and Information System (PARIS) will be considered assets.
• A Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) certification will be considered an asset.
• You have excellent communication skills, negotiation skills, leadership skills, project management skills, construction management skills and business acumen with the ability to work in a political environment and interpret design plans.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

**Pre-employment Drug Test:**An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

###Position and Pay Information

**Business Unit:**Parks & Open Spaces

**Union:**CUPE Local 38

**Position Type:**2 Permanent & 2 Temporary (up to 24 months)

**Compensation:**Pay Grade 11

**Hours of work:**Standard 35 hour work week

**Days of Work:**This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

**Location:**111 17 Street SE

**Audience:**Internal/External

**Apply By:**April 14, 2026

**Job ID #:**314109