Climber - Arborist

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Climbing Arborist in Port Coquitlam. Responsible for hands-on tree and vegetation management, you'll ensure public safety while maintaining trees at various heights. This role offers full-time, year-round employment with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career advancement

Excellent Benefits package

RRSP/TFSA Program

Employee-owned stock purchase available

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of climbing experience required.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Valid provincial driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood in tree canopies.
• Installation of cables, bracing, and lightning protection systems.
• Maintaining and operating tools and equipment.

Skills

Tree identification

Knot identification

Shrub identification

Education

Certified Arborist or willingness to work towards certification

Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

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Company : Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited

Locations : Port Coquitlam, British Columbia

Additional Locations : NA

Work Site : On Site

Position Overview

As a Climbing Arborist with Davey Tree; you will be in the field and up in the canopy most of your day with a hands-on approach to tree and vegetation management. You will deal directly with the public and will draw on your expert knowledge and experience to ensure the job is done right and on time. The pay rate for this position is $30-$40 per hour depending on experience and education.

Job Duties

• Pruning, thinning, and removing deadwood in the canopy of the trees at various heights.
• Installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection systems.
• Properly maintain, prepare, and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
• Assist the trimmers and foreperson in job site setup, debris removal and cleanup.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Understanding and implementation of the process of safely ascending tree canopies at all heights.
• Minimum 1 year of climbing experience.
• Certified Arborist or willingness to work towards.
• Strong tree, knot and shrub identification skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and Airbrake endorsement considered an asset.
• Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Pay rate of $30-$40 per hour depending on experience and education.
• 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.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

Seniority level

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Employment type

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Full-time

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Job function

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