Arborist

apartmentInlailawatash placeNorth Vancouver calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
  • Dangerous
  • Odours
  • At heights
  • Noisy
  • Outdoors
  • All weather conditions
Work setting
  • Urban area
  • Rural area
  • Remote location
  • Various locations
  • Residential
  • Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
  • Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
  • Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
  • Prepare proposals
  • Estimate costs
  • Survey and assess designated sites
  • Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
  • Plant and move trees
  • Tree removal

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge
  • MS Word
Landscaping experience
  • Residential projects
  • Commercial and/or industrial construction
  • Park and recreation sites
  • Restoration and preservation projects
Specialization or experience
  • Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
  • Plant knowledge and identification
  • Horticulture

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Ability to distinguish between colours
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Rain gear
Personal suitability
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Pension plan
Long term benefits
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
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