Arborist 1

Employment Status **Regular Full-Time**

Pay Range **$40.37 per hour + comprehensive benefits package**

Closing Date **10/4/24**

**New Westminster, British Columbia**:
**Number of Openings**: 1
**Hours per Week**: 40 hours per week. Eligible for compressed day off program
**Employee Group**: CUPE, Local 387
**Location**: Queen's Park Maintenance Yard: 51 3rd Ave
**Competition #**: 620
**Additional Details**:
**If you have the following characteristics and attributes, we want to meet with you**
- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by formal training and/or completion of an arboricultural apprenticeship program.
- A minimum three (3) years of experience performing a variety of arboricultural work tasks as part of a crew (i.e. tree worker or utility arborist).
- Arborist certification (International Society of Arboriculture) and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) or the ability to obtain required certifications within 6 months of employment.
- Can work independently, as well as in a team environment.
- Has superior public relations, interpersonal, communication, organizational, multi-tasking and leadership skills.
- Has comprehensive knowledge and experience demonstrating best practices used in tree planting, pruning, removing, relocating, climbing and mitigating risks related to trees; and can assist in identifying and monitoring tree pests, diseases, and potential hazards.
- Has knowledge of tree biology for a range of tree species, varieties, and related growth and cultural requirements to support healthy specimens.
- Has proficiency in safe tree climbing techniques (MRS and/or SRS) and aerial lift operation.
- Has experience in pruning trees per ISA Best Management Practices.
- Can assist with routine site inspections, and with tree bylaw compliance investigations as required.
- Must have a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license (with air brake endorsement) with safe driving history.
- Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check**_._**
- The following certifications are considered assets:

- Traffic Control Person (TCP) Training;
- Utility Specialist certification;
- Completion of additional post-secondary education in arboriculture, landscape technology or related field;
- ITA Climbing Arborist or Arborist Technician certification.

**What We Offer**:
Work-life balance - 3 weeks of paid vacation and an optional compressed day off program

Health and wellness - comprehensive benefits, plus other wellness-focused programs and benefits

Retirement benefits - including municipal pension plan

Career development - ongoing learning, leadership development, and education development program
- To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
- New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
- We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
- We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._

Employment Status **Regular Full-Time**

Pay Range **$40.37 per hour + comprehensive benefits package**

Closing Date **10/4/24