Arborist / Climber

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Minimum 1 years experience of in all types of arboricultural work including; tree climbing, bucket operations, pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, and stumping
• Experience and knowledge of approved safety procedures when working at heights
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Working at Heights (an asset but not required)
• Valid G Driver’s License and safe driving record
• DZ or AR License is required

Job Duties:

• Perform all duties in accordance with Arborist Safe Work Practices
• Perform required tree work from ground level, climbing or by aerial lift.
• Remove brush, diseased trees and branches and other materials
• Pruning, stumping and required clean up for all operations
• Knowledge in production tree removal, tree pruning and rigging
• Groundwork support for trimming operations.
• Chainsaw and Chipper operation.
• Ability to learn climbing and proper pruning procedures.

Work Conditions:

• Outdoor field environment
• Remote locations as well as urban city environment
• Daily travel from site to site
• Walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills and slopes
• Exposure to noise, dust, grease, heat and all types of weather and temperature conditions

Other:

• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Massage 
• All safety equipment provided (Helmet, Chainsaw pants, Gloves, Shirts, Boot Allowance)
• New Climbing gear allowance
• Work Trips (ISA Ontario and TCIA Expo in USA)

Job Type: Full-time and or Co-op Student

Benefits:

• Company events
• Disability insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability