Certified Tree Pruner

**Section**: Roads Operations
**Division**: Linear Infrastructure Services
**Department**: Growth and Infrastructure
**Initial Reporting Location**: Frobisher (CityWide)

**Job Status**: Limited position
**Estimated probable duration**: Seven (7) months (may be extended)

**Affiliation**: Outside Unit
**Hours of Work**: 80 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: Yes
**Rate of Pay**: $34.13 per hour

**The start date will follow the selection process.**

**Characteristic Duties**: Under the supervision of a Citywide Superintendent, with the day-to-day direction of the Tree Warden.
- Prune trees for contracted Hydro work in close proximity to energized lines.
- Climb trees using ladders, safety ropes, belts and spurs.
- Clear deadwood, remove overhanging branches, clear branches from Hydro lines, etc. using saws and pruners.
- Treat damaged or diseased trees.
- Secure split joints.
- Spray trees with insecticides using sprayer.
- Cut and remove roots and stumps manually and with motorized stumper.
- Remove fallen trees from roads.
- Plant and nurture trees.
- Clean up job sites of all debris, load large branches into truck and feed smaller branches into chipper machine.
- Sharpen saws, minor repairs and clean tools.
- Operate and drive a bucket truck.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
- Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
- Must hold and maintain certification as a Utility Arborist (444B) through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
- Three (3) years of experience in trimming trees around live conductors.
- Aerial Rescue training considered an asset.
- Must comply with applicable Provincial Standards and Acts.
- Be able to identify species of trees in order to prune correctly.
- Proven dependability to work without direct supervision in a team environment.
- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
- May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid Class “DZ” driver's licence and have an acceptable driving record.

**How To Apply**:
We must receive your resume **before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024.** For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.
- Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:

.doc
- .docx
- .txt
- .pdf
- .rtf

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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