Lead Arborist

Diamond Tree Care & Consulting Inc.; Diamond Harbour; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Tree Care & Consulting Inc. seeks an experienced arborist to perform modern arboricultural duties, climb and prune trees, and operate aerial lifts with safety. The role requires rigging expertise and delivering high-quality service to clients.

You will work with colleagues in a collaborative environment, adhering to ISA standards and maintaining PPE and safety practices on all jobs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of industry experience.
• Post-Secondary education related to Arboriculture.
• Excellent client communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledgeable and capable in modern arboriculture practices and climbing techniques.
• Can safely operate aerial lifts, brush chippers, stumpers, and chainsaws.
• A valid driver's license with clean driver's abstract.
• WHMIS and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to modern arboricultural practices at a high level.
• Ascend and work aloft safely in tree canopies of any size.
• Utilize SRS and MRS as well as traditional climbing methods.
• Competent in spur-assisted hazard tree removal.
• Prune trees to ISA pruning standards.
• Operate aerial lifts for pruning and tree removal with care.
• Use technical rigging for large limb and tree removal.
• Perform aerial rescues.
• Install static and dynamic cabling and bracing systems.
• Display safe work practices and PPE usage in a safe environment.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Arboriculture practices

Climbing techniques

Rigging

Aerial lifts operation

ISA pruning standards

Safe work practices

Communication

Education

Post-Secondary education in Arboriculture

ISA Certified Arborist

Driver's license

First Aid Certification

WHMIS certification

Tools

Aerial lifts

Brush chippers

Stumpers

Chainsaws

Job description

Primary Job Duties

• Perform all duties related to modern arboricultural practices at a high level
• Ascend and work aloft safely and efficiently in tree canopies of any size
• Utilize SRS and MRS as well as traditional climbing methods
• Competent in spur-assisted hazard tree removal
• Prune trees to International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning standards
• Operate aerial lifts for pruning and tree removal with a high degree of care
• Knowledgeable and apt at technical rigging for large limb and tree removal
• Capable of performing aerial rescues
• Install static and dynamic cabling and bracing systems
• Display safe work practices and the proper use of PPE to work in a safe environment
• Able to work well with others and communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and clients

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 4 years of industry experience
• Post-Secondary education related to Arboriculture industry
• Excellent client communication and customer service skills
• Knowledgeable and capable in modern arboriculture practices and climbing techniques
• Can safely operate aerial lifts, brush chippers, stumpers, and chainsaws
• A valid driver's license with clean driver's abstract
• Working at Heights, WHMIS and First Aid Certification

Education/Assets/Other

• ISA Certified Arborist or Ontario Certified Arborist 444A an asset
• 0-8 tonne crane competency certificate an asset
• Utility Arborist 444B an asset
• IHSA Line Clearing Safety and Awareness an asset
• D license with a Z endorsement preferred