Certified Arborist

Location: Edmonton
Permanent | Full-Time, Permanent $29.00-$38.00 per hour ($60,320-$79,040 annually), based on qualifications and experience.

Join Our Team

Edon Management is seeking a Certified Arborist to join our Grounds and Snow Management team. You'll care for trees across commercial, institutional, municipal, and residential properties — pruning, assessing, and removing trees — while supporting year-round grounds and winter snow/ice management.

Who are we?

To put it simply, we’ve been around for over 30 years in Alberta and we have grown into a dynamic organization of nearly 900 professionals delivering complete building management solutions. Our projects span 80+ Alberta communities, We manage 18 million sq. ft. of property in 600+ buildings and provide tenant services in over 500 sites and we continually expand services (from caretaking and grounds to security and project management) to meet client needs.

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Key Responsibilities

• Prune, plant, transplant, cable, brace, and remove trees to industry standards.
• Assess tree health, structure, pests, disease, and hazards; recommend treatment or removal.
• Respond to storm damage, emergency tree hazards, and after-hours callouts.
• Operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, aerial lift booms, skid steers, and loaders.
• Follow Edon's safety program, OH&S requirements, and Edmonton's Dutch Elm Disease pruning restrictions.
• Assist with grounds maintenance and winter snow/ice clearing as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, property managers, and contractors, and keep accurate service records.

Required Qualifications

• ISA Certified Arborist designation in good standing.
• Minimum three years of arboriculture or tree-care experience.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 license with a satisfactory driver's abstract.
• Standard First Aid/CPR (training provided if you don't already hold this)
• Experience operating chainsaws, aerial lift booms, and arboricultural equipment.
• Knowledge of tree species common to Alberta, including common pests, diseases, structural defects, and tree-care practices.
• Knowledge of safe aerial-lift and elevated work-platform practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
• Pesticide Applicator License.
• Experience with commercial, institutional, or municipal landscape maintenance.
• Experience operating loaders, skid steers, or snow-removal equipment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions throughout the year.
• Work at heights using aerial lift booms, with exposure to noise, dust, and heavy equipment.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, lifting, and working on uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs (23 kg) as part of the essential duties of the position safely and consistently.
• Occasional overtime, after-hours callouts, and emergency response during storms and significant weather events.

Why This Role is a Great Fit for You

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Ongoing training, certification support, and professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• A safety-focused workplace culture.
• Stable, year-round employment.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.