Forestry Arborist

Overview

Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Dangerous
Odours
At heights
Noisy
Outdoors
Work setting
Urban area
Various locations
Responsibilities
Tasks
Manage landscaping projects
Prepare proposals
Estimate costs
Write specifications
Prepare contracts and tenders
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
Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
Plant and move trees
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
Arboriculturists Trade Certification
Chemical application certificate or licence
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
MS Excel
MS Outlook
MS Word
Landscaping experience
~ Residential projects

Area of specialization
Horticultural consulting
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
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Punctuality
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Bonus
Group insurance benefits