Forestry Arborist

Overview

Languages
English
Education
College/CEGEP
or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Dangerous
At heights
Outdoors
Responsibilities
Tasks
Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
Tree removal
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
~ International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification

Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
~ Plant knowledge and identification

Additional information
Transportation/travel information
~ Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Punctuality