• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• At heights
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Residential

Tasks

• Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Plant and move trees
• Tree removal
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
• Arboriculturists Trade Certification

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Safety equipment / gear
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Safety harness
• Safety vest
• Rain gear

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities