arborist foreman / woman

Arbor Man Tree Care; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local tree care service in Edmonton is seeking an experienced individual to supervise staff and handle various tree care tasks. Candidates should have a graduation certificate and 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with specialized environmental skills. Duties include tree removal and diagnostic responsibilities, with the objective of promoting positive environmental outcomes.

Benefits

Vehicle supplied by employer

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Experience handling trees and shrubs.
• Ability to work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff.
• Plan and estimate labour and materials.
• Requisition materials, equipment and supplies.
• Resolve work problems and provide technical advice.
• Perform tree removal and treatment procedures.

Skills

Initiative

Judgement

Team player

Flexibility

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
• At heights

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Hire, supervise and schedule staff
• Plan and estimate labour and materials
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Tree removal
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Plant knowledge and identification

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Judgement
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes