Forestry Arborist

With overcity owned open space and boulevard trees requiring tree maintenance it is important that Urban Forestry has a strong team of Arborists to ensure the health and vitality of the Urban Forest. We are looking for an experienced ISA-Certified Climbing Arborist to join our team as a Field Trainer and Production Arborist to help ensure that our team is trained and competent in arboriculture tasks - ensuring quality safety and productivity of the team. This role will provide hands-on training and mentorship to ISA Certified Arborists Developmental Arborists and labourers. If you are a passionate and skilled Arborist with advanced climbing skills a passion for mentoring and sharing knowledge this is your chance to directly cultivate a skilled and competent workforce ensuring the urban forest remains resilient and safe for all Edmontonians.

This position blends production and climbing work with a formal training and mentorship program. You will be working alongside team members to observe provide practical in-field training and coaching on techniques like pruning structural pruning ground work tree removals and rigging. With a focus on safe work practices promoting continual improvement and maintaining high standards of quality and production you will formally observe evaluate and track the skills and competencies of team members and provide constructive feedback and progress updates with leaders.

Lead by example as an ambassador for quality of work production and safety and be an advocate for continual improvement

Provide hands-on practical training and mentorship in all aspects of arboriculture building confidence and technical skills in the team

Work closely with Crew Leader to prioritize training and mentoring assignments

Conduct evaluations and competency testing as needed ensuring proper record-keeping and sharing tracking and feedback with the Crew Leader

Demonstrate and train on proper techniques for safe equipment operation climbing tool care and Best Management Practices for arboriculture

Perform complex tree removals specialized rigging pruning and structural pruning as a climber on an aerial unit or from the ground as needed

Work as a production arborist performing climbing or special assignments like girdling trees cabling and bracing as needed

Help coordinate challenging sites including checking for set-up requirements and equipment needs as needed

Assist with setting up no parking signs coordinating challenging sites like bike lanes and LRT and helping to coordinate OSCAMS as needed

Assist with coordinating external competency testing and training as directed by the supervisor

Grade 12 required Certificates or Diplomas in Arboriculture would be considered an asset

A minimum of 4 years as an ISA Certified Arborist and deemed competent as a climbing arborist

ISA Certified Tree Climber will be considered an asset

Experience with GIS tree inventory or Davey Tree Keeper

Chainsaw Training and competency

Experience mentoring or training

Tree Risk Assessment Qualifier (TRAQ)

Chainsaw Train the Trainer

Aerial Excavation competency

Rigging Fundamentals competency

Advanced Technical Rigging

Strong communication skills both written and oral for mentoring training and providing leadership

Ability to assess and address tree-related issues in real-time making quick decisions to solve complex challenges in a safe and efficient manner

Ability to evaluate the skill set of team members without bias develop training strategies for improvement and decide on necessary training for each individual

Excellent time management skills to effectively balance the mentorship role with the demands of production tree maintenance

Working closely with the Crew Leader to communicate where there are gaps with training and competencies and potential performance concerns

Strong customer skills when interacting with engagement participants and interested and/or affected parties

Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Applicants may be tested

Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 3 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent)

Successful candidates are able to be fit for a respirator and compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position

Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as wearing steel-toe boots gloves goggles sunscreen and coveralls

Exposure to environmental conditions including extreme temperatures inclement weather dust noise light variation vibrations chemicals and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur

This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing walking kneeling bending stooping crouching pushing pulling reaching using feet/hand controls requiring physical stamina and resilience

The work is physically demanding classified as Considerable/Heavy Effort including lifting up to 50lbs and the need for significant physical strength agility and endurance especially when climbing and pulling body weight up and around the tree

This position is required to climb trees as needed

Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all challenging weather conditions from extreme heat to cold rain and snow

Learn more about our benefits to 2 permanent full-time position

Salary Range: $36.804 (Hourly); $