Utility Arborist Apprentice

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Utility Arborist Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in the arborist field. This role involves supporting experienced Arborists, ensuring safety, and maintaining an organized work site. The company offers a pathway to certification as an Arborist, along with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities. With a commitment to employee ownership and a comprehensive benefits package, this position provides a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive and environmentally focused organization. If you are passionate about trees and the environment, this role could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career advancement

Employee stock purchase option

Excellent benefits package

RRSP matching program

Paid sick days

Safety boot allowance

Employee referral program

Daily per diem

Hotel and other expenses covered

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and progress towards becoming a certified Arborist.
• Experience in arboriculture or horticulture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Arborists in the field while ensuring a clean and safe work site.
• Control lowering ropes and supply tools for tree workers.

Skills

Arboriculture experience

Horticulture experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Valid provincial driver’s license

Job description

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited

Locations: Vancouver Island

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 208349

Position Overview

As a Utility Arborist Apprentice with Davey Tree you will begin to gain exposure on all aspects of the Arborist role. You will spend your day in the field supporting Arborists all while ensuring a clean, safe, and organized site. In time Davey Tree would look to support the apprentice in becoming a certified Arborist.

The pay rate for this position is $28.94 - $32.81 per hour.

Job Duties

• Control lowering ropes.
• Supply tools for tree workers aloft.
• Control road and sidewalk traffic as needed by use of warning devices.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance inspections on equipment.
• Cut, chip and load brush and wood.
• Complete proper job site cleanup.
• Assist other crew members in performing job duties.
• Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid provincial driver’s license. Licensed to drive a 5-ton vehicle and air brake endorsement considered an asset.
• Previous arboriculture/horticulture experience.
• Utility line clearing experience an asset.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a certified Arborist.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.

Additional Information

• Full time. Year-round employment.
• Seasonal positions also available.
• Davey provides ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, including assistance with tuition.
• Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
• Excellent Benefits package and RRSP matching program.
• Paid Sick Days (BC Only).
• Safety Boot Allowance (BC Only).
• Employee Referral Program and other company perks.
• Daily Per Diem where required. Hotel and other expenses covered.

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

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing