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Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited; Cassidy; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Tree Care Specialist to join their team. This role involves outdoor work, requiring frequent travel to various locations. You will be responsible for assessing and treating trees, operating equipment such as chainsaws, and ensuring the health of plants. Ideal candidates will possess strong plant knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions. Join a company that values safety and offers comprehensive health benefits, making a positive impact on the environment through your work.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in tree care and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of plant identification and care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Survey and assess designated sites for tree care.
• Operate chainsaw for tree removal and maintenance.
• Apply various treatments and fertilizers to plants.

Skills

Plant knowledge and identification

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Chainsaw

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• At heights
• Outdoors
  
  

Work setting

• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Survey and assess designated sites
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Tree removal
• Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
  
  

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Plant knowledge and identification
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)