Arborist Apprentice

We are looking for an extremely keen and safety conscious person to fill this position who has a passion and interest in the Arboriculture industry and wants to learn more This is an entry level position with opportunities for growth and advancement.

• Able to arrive on time with a professional appearance, positive attitude, eagerness to work, fit for work and fully equipped.
• Capable of performing physically demanding manual labour in a variety of weather conditions.
• Able to carry out all duties safely and efficiently while following the Company safety policies and procedures.
• Provides innovative and thoughtout solutions to issues in the workplace to increase customer loyalty and employee engagement.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely with clients, coworkers, and management.
• Actively participates in meetings, tailboards, safety talks and provides valued input into constructive change.
• Able to help create and maintain a positive and productive team environment and culture.
• Capable of taking direction and feedback from crew leaders and management.
• Able to perform ground support operations such as, but not limited to, rigging, cutting, brush management and chipping, site clean up, leaving site as it was when you arrived.
• Able to perform rigging techniques to lower wood materials from heights.
• Ensures end of day tasks are completed, (vehicles cleaned, washed, plugged in, equipment inspected, saws sharpened)
• Accurately completes all necessary paperwork (timesheets, tailboards, truck checks, etc.)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Chainsaw training or certification.
• Valid provincial driver's license. Class G license and clean driver abstract.
• Willingness to work towards becoming a certified Arborist.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
• First Aid/CPR considered an asset.
• Knowledge of industry rules and regulations considered an asset.

• Dental care
• Extended health care

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

• Bonus pay
• Overtime