Utility Arborist

**Skills/Abilities/Knowledge**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate an ability to interpret drawings, sketches and diagrams and to work from verbal and written instructions, specifications and standards
- Must have excellent operational skills with the tools and equipment used in the job
- A working knowledge of industry regulations, the ESA Distribution Safety Regulations, the Electrical Utility Safety Rules, the Work Protection Code, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related Construction and Industrial Regulations
- Must be able to perform the duties of the job including manual labour, climbing trees and working at heights

**Experience/Education**
- Grade 12 Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
- Must be a Journeyman Utility Arborist holding a Certificate of Qualification issued by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (Trade Code 444B)
- Requires a valid Class ‘DZ’ driver’s license
- Requires certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR

**Major (Primary) Responsibilities**
- The Utility Arborist is responsible for removing, trimming and/or controlling of trees, branches and brush under and around energized power distribution lines with or without the aid or aerial devices to ensure public safety and minimize service disruptions
- Be responsible for the safe operation of equipment including trucks with trailers, aerial devices, chippers, chain saws and other motorized devices
- Perform work in proximity to energized equipment using appropriate tools, protective equipment and work methods at all voltages
- Perform daily CVOR and aerial device inspections and report any defects
- Perform work in a safe manner in compliance with applicable legislation and corporate rules, procedures and policies

**DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, May 12, 2023