Arborist

Arborist – Urban Forestry 

(6 month term)

Grow with us!

The City of Kelowna cares for over 200 mountain, beach and city parks.  Our Urban Forestry team maintains over 30,000 street and park trees and approximately 1000 hectares of natural forested areas.  
Help enhance Kelowna’s beautiful urban forest using your arboriculture related experience including field experience with aerial buckets and climbing. An Arborist performs specialized arboricultural work in the planting, removal and maintenance of urban trees. An Arborist functions as a crew-leader to provide direction to arborist assistants on a project basis. 

Qualifications

• ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Arborist Certification 
• Courses in Arboricultural; however, a related Diploma is preferred
• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)
• Experience as an Arborist
• BC Drivers Licence - Class 5 with Air Ticket
• Experience on an Aerial Lift and Chipper

Help create Kelowna as a  City of the Future . Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport. 

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This is a CUPE bargaining unit position with an hourly rate starting at $39.51 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits, vacation and statutory holidays. The position has a confirmed term of 6 months.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

For further information or to apply, please check our website at 
Applications must be received by end of day  August 5, 2026.
Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest.