Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

Dangerous At heights Outdoors All weather conditions

Work setting

Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning Survey and assess designated sites Prepare contracts and tenders Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products 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 Tree removal Operate chainsaw to fell, delimb and buck trees

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Arboriculturists Trade 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

Attention to detail Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

Client focus Excellent oral communication Organized Reliability Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Stocks/shares