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Sam Brush

Ancaster,ON

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced Arborist of 22 years in the industry. I bring 9 years of experience in the UFHT role while building productive working relationships with key sections and stakeholders. providing guidance and direction to staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency with operational requirements. Exceptional skills in tree management, planning, and team development to deliver quality outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Urban Forest Health Technician

City of Hamilton
Hamilton, ON
03.2015 - Current
  • Provide leadership in the Urban Forest Health Tech Team.
  • Prepare documents in planning applications
  • Monitor and manage construction site tree protection requirements
  • Liaised with internal sections to improve process and strategic planning.
  • Develop internal process improvements and monitor success.

Forestry Investigator

City of Hamilton
Hamilton, ON
06.2010 - 02.2015
  • Conduct tree health assessments and determine action required
  • reviewed and managed subdivision planting responsibilities 2012-2014
  • Developed strategies for managing street tree plantings within subdivisions
  • Worked with other internal sections to deliver tree work needs or plantings
  • Chair of Labour Management Committee to resolve items prior to union involvement.

Forester 2

City of Hamilton
Hamilton, ON
06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Completed tree pruning, removal, and stump grinding tasks in a safe and timely manner
  • pursued training opportunities to develop career

Business Owner/Operator

Brush Haven
Huntsville, ON
2006 - 2007
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to increase profitability.
  • Supervised staff, managed payroll and ensured compliance with labor regulations.

Education

Urban Arboriculture

Humber College
Toronto, ON

ISA Certified Arborist

International Society of Arboriculture
2009

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

International Society of Arboriculture
2012

Tree Appraisal Qualification

Arboriculture Canada Training And Education Ltd
2015

Growing Leaders

City of Hamilton
Currently Enrolled
01-2024

Cutting Edge of Leadership Program

CEOL - City of Hamilton.
2015

Landscape Exterminator Licence

Ministry of The Environment And Climate Change
2002

Butternut Health Expert Workshop

Forest Gene Conservation Association
Hamilton, ON
01-2023

Various Internal Training: PAD, Health And Safety,

City of Hamilton
Hamilton, ON
01-2023

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem solving
  • Customer Service
  • Continuous Improvement

Timeline

Urban Forest Health Technician

City of Hamilton
03.2015 - Current

Forestry Investigator

City of Hamilton
06.2010 - 02.2015

Forester 2

City of Hamilton
06.2008 - 06.2010

Business Owner/Operator

Brush Haven
2006 - 2007

Urban Arboriculture

Humber College

ISA Certified Arborist

International Society of Arboriculture

Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

International Society of Arboriculture

Tree Appraisal Qualification

Arboriculture Canada Training And Education Ltd

Growing Leaders

City of Hamilton

Cutting Edge of Leadership Program

CEOL - City of Hamilton.

Landscape Exterminator Licence

Ministry of The Environment And Climate Change

Butternut Health Expert Workshop

Forest Gene Conservation Association

Various Internal Training: PAD, Health And Safety,

City of Hamilton
Sam Brush