The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive, hands-on programs in film, television, and entertainment technologies empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at cfccreates.com.

You will be an important member of the team maintaining Windfields estate. Windfields is a designated heritage property. The estate features two woodlots and more than 200 specimen trees.

The Arborist is responsible for employing best practices for arboreal care of specimen trees, orchards, woodlots, hedges and shrubs. This position offers a diverse range of hands-on responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect specimen trees, orchard, hedges and shrubs for insects, disease and overall health and communicate observations
• Recommend replacement of trees and shrubs
• Water, weed and fertilize as required
• Prune deadwood and suckers from specimen trees in accordance with CFC’s Woodlot Management Plan: endangered species protection; hazard tree monitoring; understory clean-up; native species introduction and invasive species management
• Maintain the arboreal tools
• Update the CFC’s Landscape and Garden Report, and online landscape maps, documenting the specimen trees (photos, text and drawings)
• Assist the Horticulturalist, as required with major projects; and

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Enrolled in or completed an Arboreal, Forest Management or Environmental Management or related program at the post-secondary level
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including: bending, lifting, utilizing hand tools
• Chainsaw licence is an asset
• Plant poison licence is an asset

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@cfccreates.com by April 5, 2024, and indicate “Arborist” in the subject line.

About CFC

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) is a charitable, cultural organization that drives the future of Canadian storytelling. Our intensive, hands-on programs in film, television and entertainment technologies empower, shape and advance opportunities for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs working in screen-based industries. Learn more at cfccreates.com.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume (PDF Format) to careers@cfccreates.com [deadline] and indicate “[job-title]” in the subject line.

The CFC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including those that may not have all of the requested qualifications. We strive for equity in our policies and practices and are committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hr@cfccreates.com.

CFC employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from the CFC.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.

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