Arborist or Forester

Bushwood Golf Club; Markham; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bushwood Golf Club in Markham, Ontario is seeking an Arborist or Forester to maintain trees and shrubs on the public golf course. The role requires at least three years' experience and the ability to trim, limb, remove stumps, and plant new trees while ensuring safety.

A valid chainsaw licence is preferred, with the ability to lift 30 pounds and adherence to Health and Safety guidelines. The position offers either part-time or full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience as an arborist or forester
• Able to trim and cut back trees
• Limb trees
• Remove tree stumps
• Able to remove some large dead trees
• Plant new trees
• Provide care for trees and shrubs on the club property
• Prefer a candidate with a valid chainsaw licence
• Must be able to lift thirty pounds
• Prefer a candidate who works within Health and Safety Requirements

Responsibilities

• Trim and cut back trees
• Limb trees
• Remove tree stumps
• Remove large dead trees
• Plant new trees
• Provide care for trees and shrubs on the club property
• Work in a golf course environment with a safety-conscious approach

Skills

Tree trimming

Tree removal

Planting trees

Care for trees and shrubs

Lifting 30 lbs

Health and Safety compliance

Tools

Chainsaw licence

Safety equipment

Job description

Join our Team!

• We are looking for an Arborist or a Forester for our public golf course in Markham
• Must have a minimum of three years' experience working as an arborist or forester
• Able to trim and cut back trees
• Limb trees
• Remove tree stumps
• Able to remove some large dead trees
• Plant new trees
• Provide care for trees and shrubs on the club property
• Prefer a candidate with a valid chainsaw licence
• Must be able to lift thirty pounds
• Prefer a candidate who works within Health and Safety Requirements
• Hours: part-time or full-time
• Weekdays 6:30 am to 2:30 pm (in summer the crew starts at 6:00 am or earlier)