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Are you a climbing arborist looking to advance your career? Garibaldi Tree is offering the opportunity to practice tree work in one of the most beautiful places on Earth - Whistler, B.C.

From the start of spring ‘till the end of fall, your outdoor office is guaranteed an amazing view of the Whistler Valley. Then, when winter arrives, whether you ski, board, or snowmobile, you’ll have a few months to recharge and get up the mountain.

**About Garibaldi Tree & Landscape**

Garibaldi Tree is an established tree company with nearly three decades in business servicing Whistler and Pemberton. We offer tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, hedge trimming, tree stump removal, lot clearing, and consulting. We’re a small but robust team of tree care experts, climbing arborists, and groundworkers.

Here’s what you can expect when working with Garibaldi Tree:

- Extended health (massage, physio, etc.), vision, disability and dental benefits.
- Competitive, above-industry pay.
- Seasonal employment; our work season typically finishes around the end of November and starts back up again in March. Please note that the exact timing varies depending on the weather, so some flexibility with your schedule is appreciated.
- Being able to share your knowledge and passion for trees and the natural environment with coworkers (and a boss) who are equally as passionate.
- Being part of a fun, experienced and highly knowledgeable team.

**Position Overview**

A large portion of the duties will include groundwork. Climbing will be on an as needed basis, depending on the project. There will be regular opportunities to learn and gain instruction from experienced climbers.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Perform safe tree service operations according to project directions and instructions.
- Operate and maintain equipment such as saws, chippers, stump grinders, ladders, pruners, ropes and rigging.
- Safely climb, prune and remove trees using industry-standard techniques.
- Safely operate our chipper truck and other vehicles, as required.
- Evaluate and control hazards to effectively maintain a safe work site.
- Collaborate with an experienced crew to ensure a continuous workflow.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- **At least one year** of experience working in the residential tree care industry.
- An unrestricted Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driving history and experience driving chipper trucks.
- Knowledge of trees, shrubs and plants native to our area.
- Knowledge and experience in the safe operation of equipment used in residential tree care, including saws, chippers, stump grinders, ladders, and pruners.
- Knowledge and experience in the safe use of climbing systems - SRT/DRT.
- First aid certification is preferred but not required.

**Other Requirements**
- Must be able to reliably commute to Whistler once the work season begins.
- A positive and team-oriented attitude.
- A growth mindset - you’re not afraid of feedback and love learning.
- The drive to persevere through hard work and variable weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
- Able to continuously move for multiple hours.
- Able to lift, push and pull objects over 50 lbs.
- Comfortable with considerable exposure to the elements such as variable temperatures and loud noises.
- Strong communication skills.

Please note that reference checks are a part of our hiring process, and we may ask you for 2-3 professional references from past/current employers or colleagues.

If you are considering moving to Whistler for this position, we recommend checking out the following resources before applying:
To find housing, we've included links to some of the popular local Facebook groups below. Craigslist is also a good place to look.

Whistler:
Pemberton:
**Salary**: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- residential tree work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-21
Expected start date: 2024-04-01