Urban Tree Planter

LEAF•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a great fit for someone who is passionate about tree planting and stewardship, community engagement and comfortable with physical, outdoor work. As an integrated member of the Residential Planting Programs team, this role focuses on supporting LEAF’s private property planting programs, which help residents get the right tree in the right place with the right care.

Requirements

Physical strength and stamina – you possess the strength and the stamina to perform physically demanding tasks in varied weather conditions, including lifting and planting.
Adaptability and resilience - you adjust effectively to expected or unexpected changing circumstances and priorities while maintaining performance and focus and you are able to recover effectively when faced with challenges or changing circumstances.
Attention to detail – you are meticulous in the execution of tasks.
Time management - You manage your own time well, as well as the time of others.
Problem-solving - you identify challenges, review related information, analyze options and implement effective solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
Initiative - you identify opportunities and effectively move ideas to action/achievement.
Communication skills – you can effectively listen, comprehend, and convey information through spoken and written language, adapting messages to the audience by using clear expression, active listening and purposeful writing.
Interpersonal skills – you can effectively interact, communicate and work with others. This includes awareness of others’ verbal and non-verbal cues, empathy for diverse perspectives, and the ability to engage respectfully and productively across different cultural backgrounds to achieve shared goals.
Collaboration – you can work cooperatively, supporting the inclusion of others in achieving a common goal.

Nice To Haves

A degree or diploma in Arboriculture; Urban Forestry; Environmental Science; Botany; Plant Biology or related field
Emergency First Aid + CPR and AED certification
G or G2 Driver’s License with a clean driving record a strong asset
Commercial vehicle operation - you can safely operate trucks, vans and other (lightweight) commercial vehicles in compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards.
Tree planting experience in urban environments an asset
Customer service experience an asset
Experience working or volunteering with a non-profit organization an asset

Responsibilities

Arrive on time and assist with truck loading
Follow site diagrams to plant trees and shrubs in pre-determined locations
Ensure each tree and shrub is planted to LEAF’s quality standards, including proper depth, staking (if required), mulching and watering
Take clear photographs of completed plantings for program records and reporting
Strictly follow health and safety guidelines, identifying and communicating health and safety issues to the supervisor
Maintain planting tools and equipment in safe working condition
Deliver educational messages and materials on tree and shrub preventative care and maintenance to program participants
Represent LEAF in a professional manner
Participate in training as provided