Arborist (relocate to B.C.)

Company name: HJ Spears Arborist Inc. dba The Coastal Arborist Tree Care Co.

Position: Climbing Arborist (NOC 22114)

Wage rate: $35/hr

Job type: Permanent, Full time.

Language: English

Start date of employment: As soon as possible

Education: Completion of high school is required. College Diploma will be an asset.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in tree climbing

Position available: 1

Work Location: Central to North Vancouver Island

Business Location: 1120 21st St, Courtenay, BC V9N 2B8

Job Duties:

• Able to examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease, prune trees to address structural issues and make recommendations for tree health and management
• Ability to supervise staff in planting and transplanting.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Plants and transplants woody plants to include hole preparation, backfilling, staking, pruning, watering, and mulching.
• Maintains records of work performed. Organized, prepared and punctual
• Able to lead, guide, and train staff performing tree care
• Experience driving trucks with trailers
• Able to identify potentially hazardous trees and other tree-related problems.
• Liaise with clients and staff members
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• May assist in various maintenance activities as required

Assets:

• ISA Certified Arborist or similar credentials
• Experience managing crews
• Experience operating of MEWP or aerial lift

Working Conditions:

• Work in wet, damp, strong odours, dust, cold environments, outdoors, noisy.
• Heavy workloads, stand, bend, crouch, and kneel.
• Job is physically demanding, ability to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Working at heights, use power tools.

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME AS SPECIFIED BELOW:

BY EMAIL: hr.lawnandgarden@gmail.com

Relocation assistance may be available to qualified candidates. 

Salary Rate: $35/hr