Arborist Foreperson

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 34 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA program

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee referral program

Extensive training and career growth

Resumo da oferta

The Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is seeking a Foreperson to lead a crew across multiple job sites in Ontario. You will guide arboriculture work, mentor newer team members and serve as the primary contact for clients to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

Responsibilities include supervising safe operations, planning tasks, and maintaining equipment while upholding Davey safety standards. The role offers full-time employment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualificações

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Arborist.
• ISA certification or enrollment in arboriculture program or equivalent.
• Valid provincial driver’s license; 5-ton vehicle with air brake endorsement is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a crew at various job sites; ensure safety, timely completion and quality work.
• Direct crew members and equipment; plan and execute assigned tasks.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.
• Perform pruning and removal work safely and skillfully for clients.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood in the canopy; install cables, bracing and lightning protection where needed.
• Remove hazardous trees and provide expert tree trimming services and inspections to clients.
• Manage customer service expectations and uphold safety policies.

Conhecimentos

Arborist

ISA certification

Valid driver’s license

Team leadership

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Tree/knot/shrub identification

Formação académica

High school diploma

Ferramentas

Chainsaws

Aerial lifts

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited
Locations: Carp, Ontario
Additional Locations: NA
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 229693

Position Overview

As a Foreperson you will lead a team to various job sites throughout the week, ensuring the job is done right, on time and safely. You will be a subject matter expert providing guidance to the team and acting as a mentor for newer team members, assisting them in developing a better understanding of the Arboriculture profession. You will also work to provide an exceptional customer experience as the main point of contact for our clients.

Job Duties

Including but not limited to:

• Safely and efficiently lead a crew in providing arboricultural care for our clients.
• Directs crew members and equipment as well as planning and executing the assigned work and tasks.
• Responsible to supervise and assist in the proper maintenance, preparation and operation of all tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Perform all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients.
• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood throughout the tree canopy.
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Removal of hazardous trees.
• Provide expert tree trimming services and inspections to client properties.
• Manage customer service expectations.
• Maintain Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Arborist.
• ISA certification or certificate of enrollment in an arboriculture program or equivalent.
• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• The ability to understand and safely direct a team on the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• $25-$35/hour. Wage will be determined based on education, experience, and relevant qualifications or certifications. Certified arborists may be paid outside the pay range indicated.
• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP/TFSA Program
• Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
• Employee Referral Program and other company perks!
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

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