arborist

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

RRSP

Job summary

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited in Port Coquitlam, BC, seeks a field professional to survey sites, prepare tenders, and perform tree care treatments across various locations.

You will diagnose tree health, plant and move specimens, remove trees when needed, and operate a chainsaw safely at heights. Travel, physical effort, and adherence to safety are essential.

Strong communication and teamwork are valued; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate required.
• 3–5 years of related field experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Survey and assess designated sites
• Prepare contracts and tenders
• Apply pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting treatments
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Plant and move trees
• Tree removal
• Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

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

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• At heights
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Survey and assess designated sites
• Prepare contracts and tenders
• 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
• 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
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

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