ISA-Certified Arborist — Urban Forestry Specialist

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job security

City workforce experience

Job summary

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Tree Maintenance Technician to support urban forestry under the Urban Forestry Supervisor. The role involves pruning, removing trees, and performing arboricultural tasks up to height using aerial lift or climbing techniques.

You will assess tree health, hazards, operate and maintain related equipment, and mentor junior arborists while ensuring safety and compliance with policies and regulations. Collaboration with public and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• ISA Certified Arborist designation required.
• Three years’ current tree maintenance experience.
• Successful completion of aerial lift training or ability to complete.
• Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Valid Saskatchewan Class 3A Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain within six months.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI.
• First aid and CPR certificate or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prunes and removes trees following Parks Department standards and using aerial lift or tree-climbing techniques.
• Performs arboricultural practices including tree health assessment and hazard evaluation.
• Operates, maintains and repairs arboricultural equipment (brush chipper, stump-cutter, articulating boom, skid steer, front-end loader).
• Assists supervision and training of staff; mentors junior arborists.
• Provides information to public regarding tree-related concerns.
• Maintains records for program operation, work orders and inventories.
• Ensures safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Participates in public education about tree care.
• Assists with long-range planning for tree maintenance.

Skills

Tree maintenance

Arboriculture knowledge

Hazard assessment

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Safety compliance

Team mentorship

Education

Grade 12 education

ISA Certified Arborist

Aerial lift training

Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Saskatchewan Class 3A Driver’s Licence

First aid and CPR certificate

Tools

Aerial lift

Brush chipper

Stump-cutter

Articulating boom

Skid steer

Front-end loader

Job description

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Tree Maintenance Technician to support urban forestry under the Urban Forestry Supervisor. The role involves pruning, removing trees, and performing arboricultural tasks up to height using aerial lift or climbing techniques.

You will assess tree health, hazards, operate and maintain related equipment, and mentor junior arborists while ensuring safety and compliance with policies and regulations. Collaboration with public and staff is essential.