Arborist Assistant

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Dangerous
- Noisy
- Outdoors
**Work setting**:

- Various locations
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
**Tasks**:

- Report any malfunctions to supervisor
- Operate various vehicles and equipment
- Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Chipping machine
**Security and safety**:

- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Cellular phone
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Initiative
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Stocks/shares
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available