Forestry Arborist

Overview

Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Work site environment
At heights
Noisy
Outdoors
Work setting
Urban area
Rural area
Remote location
Various locations
Golf course
Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
Plan and co-ordinate the growth and use of plants for landscaping, ornamental uses and other purposes
Plant and move trees
Tree removal
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Horticulturist Trade Certification
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
Arboriculturists Trade Certification
Apprenticeship training
Level one apprenticeship training
Level four apprenticeship training
Level five apprenticeship training
Experience and specialization
Landscaping experience
Residential projects
Commercial and/or industrial construction
Park and recreation sites
Restoration and preservation projects
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
Horticultural consulting
Plant knowledge and identification
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Own vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Gloves
Safety vest
Rain gear
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Vision care benefits