Arborist 1

**Arborist 1**:
**Auxiliary full-time**
**one year term**
**Competition No. 24-78**
***Internal/External Opportunity**
**This is a Union position**
**Anticipated start date: January 17, 2025**
***About our Community**:
Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Kosapsum and Songhees First Nations.

The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as modern recreational facilities.

**About our Organization**:
The Township of Esquimalt is home to 13 parks, 4 greenways and open spaces, 12 waterways and beach accesses, and 3 recreation facilities.

The Township of Esquimalt is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become.

**About the Opportunity**:
The Parks Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill an auxiliary full-time Arborist 1 position for a one-year term. Reporting to the Lead Arborist, the Arborist 1 does planting, pruning, hedge trimming, watering and general arboriculture and horticultural maintenance of a variety of coniferous and deciduous trees. In addition, this position is responsible for general park maintenance.
- International Society of Arboriculture Certification (ISA)
- ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor
- Current and Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- Pesticide Applicator’s License for the Province of British Columbia
- 2-3 years related experience
- Salary:_ $34.89 hourly plus 14% in lieu of benefits (2024 rates)
- Hours per week:_ 40

Prior to applying, please visit our website at **esquimalt.ca/municipal-hall/employment** to view the job description which provides a detailed outline of key duties and required qualifications, skills, and abilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date posted: December 12, 2024

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years