Arborist

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• At heights
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Environmental accessibility

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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 move trees
• Grease booms, pulleys, buckets and other components of heavy equipment
• Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants
• Administer first aid in emergency situations

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
• Arboriculturists Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Landscaping experience

• Residential projects
• Park and recreation sites

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chipping machine
• Chain saw

Area of specialization

• Tree service

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety harness
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Long term benefits

• Other benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available