arborist

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• At heights
• Noisy
• Outdoors
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Residential

Tasks

• Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
• Estimate costs
• Survey and assess designated sites
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Plant and move trees
• Tree removal

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
• Arboriculturists Trade Certification
• Chemical application certificate or licence

Landscaping experience

• Residential projects
• Commercial and / or industrial construction
• Park and recreation sites
• Restoration and preservation projects
• Cemetery or crematorium

Area of work experience

• Stumping

Area of specialization

• Plant knowledge and identification
• Tree service

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities