ISA Certified Arborist — Urban Forestry Specialist

Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture; Oak Bay; Vor Ort; CAD 55.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension Plan

Extended Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vacation

Sick entitlement

Staff facility pass

Zusammenfassung

Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture is seeking an Arborist (ISA) to maintain Oak Bay’s urban forest through hazard assessment and tree health monitoring. The role involves supervising staff, performing pruning, removals, planting, and other arboricultural tasks while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position offers municipal benefits including pension, extended health and dental coverage, vacation, and sick time, with a union full-time status.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma in Arboriculture or related field with 2 years of related experience.
• ISA certification or equivalent.
• BC Pesticide Applicator's Certificate.
• Certified Tree Risk Assessor.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• OFA Level 1 certification.
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Aufgaben

• Participate in park operations applying arboricultural techniques for natural system and tree management, including hazard control and invasive species management.
• Perform skilled arboriculture tasks: planting, fertilizing, pruning, climbing, removals, limbing, brush chipping, and cleanup.
• Monitor tree health and safety, responding to hazards and emergencies as required.
• Lead and coordinate the work of parks staff and collaborate with other departments.
• Assess construction and utility impacts on trees and recommend mitigation measures.
• Respond to public inquiries, maintain tree inventories, and support preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure safety compliance, follow best practices, and maintain tools and equipment.

Kenntnisse

Hazard assessment

Tree health monitoring

Team supervision

Pruning & tree work

Horticultural knowledge

Ausbildung

Diploma in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Plant Sciences, Horticulture or related discipline

ISA certification or equivalent

British Columbia Pesticide Applicator's Certificate

Certified Tree Risk Assessor

Valid BC Driver's License

OFA Level 1 certification

Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

Jobbeschreibung

Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture is seeking an Arborist (ISA) to maintain Oak Bay’s urban forest through hazard assessment and tree health monitoring. The role involves supervising staff, performing pruning, removals, planting, and other arboricultural tasks while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The position offers municipal benefits including pension, extended health and dental coverage, vacation, and sick time, with a union full-time status.