Government of Canada - Western

arborist


Pay70k / year
LocationCalgary/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40677631

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Other trades certificate or diploma
      • or equivalent experience

      Experience

      2 years to less than 3 years

      Work site environment

      • At heights
      • Outdoors

      Work setting

      • Urban area
      • Rural area
      • Various locations

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • 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

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
      • Arboriculturists Trade Certification

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • MS Excel
      • MS Outlook
      • MS Word

      Area of specialization

      • Horticultural consulting

      Additional information

      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
      • Physically demanding

      Own tools/equipment

      • Steel-toed safety boots

      Personal suitability

      • Client focus
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Organized
      • Reliability

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Learning/training paid by employer
      • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
      • Team building opportunities
  • About the company